Registered Nurse; Lundy

Registered Nurse (Lundy)

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Lundy ward are looking for a registered nurse with the enthusiasm to take on a new challenge for our general surgical ward. The position is for 36 hours per week on a substantive basis.

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.

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.

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

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

More detail about the role

Lundy is a highly functioning award‑winning and caring multi‑disciplinary team, who pride themselves on the delivery of quality, safe and compassionate care. The speciality provides care to patients undergoing a variety of surgery. We are a 13 bedded elective surgical ward and we offer surgery in a variety of specialities which include urology, gynaecology and colorectal as well as general surgery.

Staff are focussed on helping their patients to regain independence following their operation. The depth and strength to its skill set supported by nurses, nursing associates, HCSWs, clinical educator, therapists, ACPs and medical staff who collectively drive patient centred innovation. Offering staff members fantastic career opportunities for further personal clinical development. Anyone taking this role is walking into a fantastic opportunity supported by an incredible team.

A current and valid NMC registration is required for this nursing post.

Working Pattern: Days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays as necessary to meet the needs of the service

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Tara Adamson, Ward Manager on  or Laura Parker, Surgery Clinical Matron on

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
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We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

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