Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse
Company: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job ID: C0023-26-1348

The closing date is 13 November 2026

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Job summary
The South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (SWAOC) at Nightingale Exeter have an amazing opportunity for you to join our multidisciplinary team and be part of a fast-growing service. Located close to the M5 services we are in a great geographical position for both staff and patients. Staff are able to park on site. There are some catering facilities on site, however due to site expansion and developing these are constantly changing. Staff areas all have a range of tea and coffee making facilities, cold fridge storage and microwaves for staff use.

The team at SWAOC are excited to be able to give patients a day surgery or short stay option for orthopaedic surgery which traditionally has meant an inpatient stay at an acute hospital.

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.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-114088-14659

Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Nurse who will have the opportunity to be involved throughout the patient pathway at SWAOC including;

• Pre-operative assessment
• Admission
• Preparation for theatre
• Post op care

Although desirable and preferred, no experience of Orthopaedics or day surgery is required as youll receive full training when you join our friendly and supportive team. At Nightingale we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and as such there are many opportunities for career development.

As part of a Multidisciplinary team the post holder will be expected to assist in all areas of short stay surgery. This post will be based within the SWAOC at Nightingale. Following supervised training and support, the post holder will carry out assigned duties to their level of capability, ensuring patients always receive a high standard of care.

SWAOC combines the best of the UKs established pathways in a single facility and although initially concentrating on hip and knee arthroplasty we have expanded the service to include foot and ankle surgery, soft tissue knee surgery and spinal surgery. We complete pre-operative assessments and assist in running non-sedated spinal and hip injections lists through diagnostics. We are always looking to develop our service further and take on new challenges.

Our pathways are therapy and nurse combined so this is a fabulous opportunity for you to be part of something collaborative and amazing.

It would be an advantage for applicants to have knowledge and clinical skills in an orthopaedic or day unit setting. This post is being offered on a permanent basis.

We are providing excellent and innovative care to our patients and are ready to expand our team to enable us to provide this same service for many more patients.

If you are as excited as we are to provide this amazing service to the patients from all over the South West then please submit your application by the closing date we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Shift work: early 07:30 - 15:30, late 12:00 - 20:00 or long days 07:30 - 20:00 or nights 19:30 - 08:00. This post is being offered on a permanent basis with flexible working arrangements considered. Currently we work Monday - Saturday but this may expand to a 7 day a week service in the future.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Katharine Littlejohns Clinical Nurse Manager on View email address on meeveem.com or Sarah Lewis, Clinical Matron at View email address on meeveem.com

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 and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5DW, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com