Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Shift work
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 388-8236191-FC&I
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dart Ward - Totnes hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/10/2026
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Dart ward
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care and care of patients with dementia or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing.
Dart ward is a 16 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions. Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients lives.
You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
Complying with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
Document and evaluate all care given
Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times
Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
Be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
Work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
Undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust encourages a multi-cultural workforce, with a focus on staff well-being.
You will be a valued team member who is happy to input ideas and suggestions but also ensure Trust Policy is adhered to. You will support others to provide a standardised level of safe care.
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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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Plan, instigate and evaluate care for your patients.
- Support and guide junior staff and the team as a whole.
- Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, their carers, visitors and staff.
- Comply with Trust values and expected behaviours.
Save the date:
Should you be successful in the shortlisting process, you will be invited to attend an interview date on Wednesday 14th October 2026.
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 criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Current/Awaiting NMC registration.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Ward nursing experience
- Ability to organise workload for self and others
Desirable criteria
- Ability to complete IV medications
Specific skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to assess, plan and evaluate care
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Motivation to learn
Desirable criteria
- Computer literacy
- Experience of managing acutely ill patients
- Awareness of quality issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Lisa Doggett
- Job title
- Deputy Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 881379
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