Job summary
Are you a caring, compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

At Royal Devon, our community hospitals are at the heart of local healthcare, supporting patients through rehabilitation, recovery and ongoing care closer to home. We're looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive inpatient team in Exmouth Hospital and help us deliver exceptional care and rehab to the people of Devon.

Whether you're newly qualified, returning to practice, or an experienced nurse seeking a new challenge, we'll support you to grow, develop and build a rewarding career with us

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
As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a defined group of patients. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence based care and rehab

At Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting our staff to thrive. Our community hospitals play a vital role in rehabilitation, recovery and patient-centred care close to home.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated team focused on outstanding patient care, we would love to hear from you.

A Message From the Team
_"We're proud of the care we provide and the supportive culture we've built. We work together, look after one another, and put our patients at the centre of everything we do. If you're looking for a nursing role where you can really make an impact, we'd love to hear from you."_

Working Pattern: long days 07:30 - 20:00 and nights 19:30 - 08:00, across 7 days
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Toni Sutherland, Clinical Matronon07352729591 or toni.sutherland@nhs.net

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.

Benefits
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
Essential

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

Desirable

• 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 details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team
rduh.recruitment@nhs.net
01392403642

Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
185-432-14333
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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