Senior Staff Nurse; Internal

• The post holder is responsible for overseeing the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care.
• To take delegated responsibility in a given shift for provision of care/service.
  
  The post holder will be expected to take charge or deputise regularly in the absence of their Line Manager.
• To provide on-going professional and Clinical Leadership to the Care team and deliver evidence-based care as part of the wider Multidisciplinary team.
• The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and procedures, for which they are competent to practice, without direct supervision.

The post holder will demonstrate continuing professional development that reflects individual needs, the needs of the team and the needs of the organisation.

This is an opportunity to develop new skills in Gastro/General Medicine and also to develop management and leadership skills.

We encourage and promote innovation and positive change to provide high standards of care to patients and their relatives, whilst also supporting each other as a team.

If you are interested in looking for new challenges whilst gaining additional knowledge and skills in a different area, then please contact us.

Working Pattern:23 hours per week. You will be expected to work long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the service.

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

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.

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
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We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 30 July, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered