Staff Nurse (Jubilee)

NHS; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to deliver excellent patient care in the elective orthopaedic ward. Join a collaborative team focused on patient recovery and innovation, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including 27 days of paid annual leave and access to staff discounts.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse committed to delivering excellent patient care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in elective orthopaedics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a team delivering quality, safe, and compassionate care.
• Participate in surgical recovery of orthopaedic patients.
• Drive patient-centered innovation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Good time management

Ability to prioritize work

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse (Jubilee)

The closing date is 15 October 2025

North Devon District Hospital ("NDDH") is looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering excellent patient care to join our elective orthopaedic ward.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Jubilee Ward is a new modular ward on the NDDH site to enable the surgical recovery of ring-fenced orthopaedic beds and is built on the foundations of a highly functioning and caring multi-disciplinary team, who pride themselves on the delivery of quality, safe and compassionate care. The speciality offers depth and strength to its skill set supported by nurses, nursing associates, HCSWs, therapists and medical staff who collectively drive patient centred innovation.

In 2020 the Elective Orthopaedic nursing team were winners in the Surgical Nursing category of the Nursing Times awards for their work in the nurse led mobilisation and discharge within the Elective Orthopaedic Rapid Recovery service offered here at the North Devon District hospital. Working in collaboration with the different departments associated with this project they have successfully improved the patient experience and pathway for those undergoing Hip and Knee arthroplasty.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication and IT skills, alongside good time management and the ability to prioritise their own work load.

Working Pattern: Up to 37.5 hrs per week including some weekends and nights.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Laura Parker, Clinical Matron - Surgery on [e-mail]

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.

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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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