Job summary
- Main area
- Outpatients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 388-7348660-FC&I
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Newton Abbot Hospital
- Town
- Newton Abbot
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Registered Nurse - Outpatients
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic & highly motivated person to join our friendly Team as a Band 5 Registered Nurse. You will need to be able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service.
We aim to deliver high quality care with compassion to support patients during their Outpatients experience.
The ideal candidate will need to adapt to the many varying clinics within the department. You will need to enjoy working within an evolving service. There will be an expectation that the ideal candidate will be prepared to support learners within the department.
Main duties of the job
- You will participate in supporting the clinicians in the smooth running of the department. Excellent communication skills are a must have quality.
- Full Induction will be given to the successful candidate.
If you are looking to pursue and develop a career within outpatient setting, we would love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
As a registered nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multi-disciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
- Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
- Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
- Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
- To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
- Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a ‘no blame’ culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective communication.
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.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Adult
- Current/awaiting registration with NMC
Desirable criteria
- Diploma / degree in nursing or on a pathway
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of meeting PREP requirements
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of individual responsibility to health and safety and clinical risk
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the NHS plan and current initiatives
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Excellent telephone / bedside manner / customer skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Effective interpersonal skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Saunders
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01626 324608
- Additional information
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