Registered Nurse /ODP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

Are you looking for a new challenge or to developing your surgical nursing skills? We are looking for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Recovery team. The post provides the opportunity to develop skills and experience across the Recovery units in general, orthopaedic, womens health theatres and WEEU; caring for both adult and paediatric patients. As well as providing overnight enhanced care for level 1.5 surgical patients.

The post is open to practitioners who have up-to-date Recovery or acute surgical in-patient experience and are registered general nurses/ ODPs or registered paediatric nurses.

If you already have Surgical, Recovery or Critical Care experience you would be able to integrate into the established Recovery team and support future unit developments and junior staff.

The successful candidate will be supported with a 6-week supernumerary induction period and pack, as well as support from a named facilitator to enable them to gain the skills and experience required. Additionally, the Recovery Practice Educators are allocated to support the further enhancement of existing Recovery/Critical care skills and competencies.

The successful candidate will have the opportunities to develop skills/complete accredited training to enable them to support junior staff and students on placement to the unit.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Days/ Nights shifts

Interview Date: 27th February 2026

For further information please contact: Claire Wedgwood Recovery CNM on 01392 402368 claire.wedgwood@nhs.net

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.

Benefits

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

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)