Job summary
As a Registered Nurse on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) you will be providing high quality patient care in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will have to opportunity to work across all areas of AMU, including: Triage, Same Day Emergency Care and the Enhanced Care Unit.

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.

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Band Band 5
Contract Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW

More detail about the role
As a member of the team on AMU you will experience a wide range of medical conditions, treatments and procedures. You will be working across all areas: AMU, the Medical Triage Unit, Same Day Emergency Care and our new Enhanced Care Unit. AMU plays a pivotal role in supporting patient flow through the hospital meaning that everyday provides varied and exciting experiences. We pride ourselves on supporting staff development so you will have a wide range of opportunities to build on your clinical knowledge and skills. You will be working closely with teams across the hospital from a variety of specialties so excellent written and verbal communication is an essential requirement for this role.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Long Day 07:00-19:30, Night 19:00 - 07:30, Early 07:00 - 15:00, Late 12:00 - 20:00

Interview Date: Friday 20th of November 2026

For further information please contact: Amanda Brooks, Rachael Down, Alice Mann, Katherine McDonald, Clinical Nurse Managers on 01392406119 / rduh.amucnms@nhs.net

This is a fixed term contract until 24/10/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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.

Employer contact details
Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, rduh.recruitment@nhs.net, 01392403642

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.

Closing date: 16 November 2026

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.

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