Registered Nurse - Outpatients

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Torquay is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves supporting clinicians and providing high-quality care to patients in the outpatient setting. Candidates must have a Registered Nurse Adult qualification and current registration with the NMC. This position offers a salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata, and requires flexible working hours to meet service needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Adult qualification is essential.
• Current registration with NMC is required.
• Experience in a ward environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians in the smooth running of the department.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide a high-quality, person-centred service.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Customer care awareness

Education

Registered Nurse Adult

Current/awaiting registration with NMC

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Registered Nurse - Outpatients

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic & highly motivated person to join our friendly Team as a Band 5 Registered Nurse. You will need to be able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service.

We aim to deliver high quality care with compassion to support patients during their Outpatients experience.

The ideal candidate will need to adapt to the many varying clinics within the department. You will need to enjoy working within an evolving service. There will be an expectation that the ideal candidate will be prepared to support learners within the department.

Main duties of the job

• You will participate in supporting the clinicians in the smooth running of the department. Excellent communication skills are a must have quality.
• Full Induction will be given to the successful candidate.

If you are looking to pursue and develop a career within outpatient setting, we would love to hear from you!

About us

As a registered nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multi-disciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.

Job responsibilities

• Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
• Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
• Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
• Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a no blame culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective communication.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse Adult
• Current/awaiting registration with NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of working in a ward environment

Special Experience

• Evidence of working well within a team
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Awareness of quality issues
• Awareness of quality issues

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum (pro rata)