Registered Nurse​/Operating Department Practitioner; Internal

Vacancies Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (Internal Only)

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically within the Operating Department, Recovery and other associated areas as required.

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

More detail about the role

The Operating Department at North Devon District Hospital is looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners to join the team.

This is a good opportunity for a Registered Practitioner to gain experience between two specialities within Operating Department Practice. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to deliver a high standard of patient care within the Multi-disciplinary team are essential.

For newly qualified Registered Nurses, a comprehensive in-house training package will be provided.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, with a commitment to work days, nights, weekends, bank holidays and on-calls, where applicable to the service. An on-call room will be provided if required.

Interview Date:Monday 12th October 2026.

For further information please contact:Carl Lewis, Deputy Theatre Manager,  

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.

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
.

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 people’s 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do,  to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working…