Registered Nurse (Outpatients)

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their Outpatient Department. This role involves providing exceptional patient care and support, coordinating with a team to ensure high-quality services. You'll work in a dynamic outpatient setting with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and access to occupational health services. If you're passionate about nursing and making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Car lease schemes

Family friendly policies

Occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed candidates with a Nursing Degree.
• Strong patient care and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the outpatient team and provide high-quality patient care.
• Support various specialist clinics and outpatient treatments.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Nursing Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Outpatient Department at North Devon District Hospital. The successful candidates will help coordinate the team and provide safe, high-quality care and support to our patients.

We are looking for candidates who are dedicated, team players with a real commitment to providing quality patient care whilst helping to drive improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

Practising in the outpatient setting offers a broad and structured environment with training and development opportunities. The service supports activity from all care groups with a variety of specialist clinics and outpatient treatments/procedures including theatre scrub.

Our outpatient service covers both North Devon District Hospital and all of our local community sites so reasonable travel will be expected as part of the role (mileage is paid).

Working Pattern: 4 shifts per week Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 17:45 or 18:00 with the option for extra paid additional evenings and weekends.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Jo Anne Damp, Outpatient Lead on email [e-mail] or Sarah O'Connor Balsillie and Robie Alvaro, Deputy Lead Nurses on 01271 311651

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust