Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Nursery onsite

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Childrens Nurses to join Bramble Ward on a 34.5 hour week with internal rotation to night duty and weekends. You will assess care needs, create care plans, and deliver compassionate, high‑quality care within a supportive team framework.

You will benefit from funded training, preceptorship, CPD opportunities, and a range of NHS rewards while working in a hospital trusted to deliver a wide spectrum of services across

Job description

Adult and Childrens Nurses, join our nurturing and supportive team, where youll find everything you need to thrive in your career. We offer exceptional preceptorship programmes, clinical supervision, mentoring, specialist skill development and funded training.
Be part of an innovative NHS trust that truly values and cares for its team. Plus, enjoy a great work-life balance surrounded by Devon\'s stunning coastlines, breath taking National Parks, and lively cities., For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. 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., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey., 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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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.
Were looking for Childrens Nurses, passionate about providing exceptional care to children and young people, where you can add some magic, fun, or extra reassurance.
No two days are the same as part of our Nursing team on Bramble! If you enjoy variety, this role has lots to offer, gaining skills and experience across all areas of the department.
Youll play a key role in assessing care needs and helping to create care programmes. With support from a Band 6 or above Registered Childrens Nurse, youll put these programmes into action. Youll provide high-quality, compassionate care, that meets agreed standards. Everything you do will be part of a supportive team nursing framework.
On occasion, you may be asked to work in other areas of the Royal Devon where children are being cared for, such as NNU/ED
About Bramble Ward and Paediatric Services
Our recently refurbished jungle themed Childrens Ward has a 22-bed inpatient area, four bed Paediatric High Dependency Unit and a day surgery area. Our service also provides a Paediatric Assessment Unit, Day Care Unit, Outpatient Department, and Oncology Day Case Unit.
Our play team have created an inviting and inclusive space where patients of all ages can play. From soft play for the youngest and a chill out area with a PS5 for the eldest!
Career development and training
Bramble benefits from two Practice Educators, dedicated to supporting and developing your skills and knowledge. Whether you are a newly qualified Childrens Nurse or an experienced Adult Nurse, youll be supported to complete your competencies, gain new skills, and qualifications.
Once youve found your feet, its only natural to start looking at progression and development opportunities. Well help you to grow your skills and well invest in your training and development, providing CPD, paid study leave, and funding for specialist qualifications.
Working Pattern: The role is for 34.5 hrs per week and this includes internal rotation to night duty and weekends. There would be an expectation to work bank holidays and weekends., We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
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)., We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
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.