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Registered Nurse - Teign WardTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust • Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Registered Nurse - Teign Ward

Registered Nurse - Teign Ward

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust • Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

You will work as a band 5 staff nurse on Teign Ward, a medical/rehabilitation ward for predominantly older people. You will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care and discharge planning for your patients.

Many of your patients will have some degree of dementia, and you will strive to plan and provide person centred care that enhances their stay on the ward.

You will possess effective communication skills to enable you to work within the multi disciplinary team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and you will be supported with continuing Professional development with in house training and support

Main duties of the job
  • Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during you shift , ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and provide supervision to junior staff and students on the ward
  • To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer's
  • To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carer's and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
  • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff
  • To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours

About us
Teign ward provides cares for patients with complex needs.

You will work closely with therapists and discharge co-ordinators as well as doctors and nursing staff.

You will gain good knowledge of your patients and their needs, and use your information to inform their recovery and discharge.

You will work with patients who have a diagnosis of dementia and will have an interest in improving their stay and will be keen to innovate strategies which may enhance this.

You will work with a supportive team and there will be training opportunities to enhance your career.

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Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 388-8127326-FC&I
Job locations: Newton Abbot Hospital, West Golds Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2TS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
  • Registered Nurse Adult
  • Current/awaiting registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable
  • Previous experience working in stroke/neuro speciality

Knowledge and experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a ward environment
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others

Desirable
  • Knowledge of wound care and dressings
  • Health and Safety awareness
  • Equality and diversity awareness
  • Understands clinical governance
  • Awareness of local and government agendas

Specific Skills
Essential
  • Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Management of an acutely ill patient
  • Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable
  • Computer literacy
  • Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Newton Abbot Hospital, West Golds Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2TS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward manager
Danielle Harker
danielle.harker1@nhs.net
01626324605
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