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Job summary

Main area
Outpatients
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo

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.

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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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.The Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Disability confident committedArmed Forces Covenant - Silver 2025

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

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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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