Registered Nurse recruitment campaign – medicine opportunities
The closing date is 22 February 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer exciting opportunities for due to qualify, newly qualified or experience NMC registered nurses to join our Trust, in medicine patient facing care.
We have permanent full time and part time vacancies across the following ward areas:
- New Forrest
- Simpson
- Cheetham Hill
- Midgley
each offering a supportive team environment and a varied, rewarding clinical experience. Where you will be supported by experienced Ward Managers, and a multidisciplinary team, ensuring you feel confident, supported and valued in your role.
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge, this is a fantastic time to join us.
Main duties of the job
We care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing excellent opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
Your main duties include, although are not limited to:
- Assessing patients and monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition
- Administering medications and treatments including IVs, injections, wound care
- Developing and updating care plans based on patient needs and doctor orders
- Collaborating with healthcare teams such as allied health and medical professionals, nursing workforce and administration teams.
- Operating medical equipment and responding to emergencies when needed
- Educating patients and families, including explaining conditions, medications, and home care
- Keeping accurate medical records and reports up to date
- Advocating for patients considering their safety, comfort, and appropriate care or reasonable adjustments
About us
Our purpose is to provide high-quality, safe healthcare at the right time and in the right place for the people of Torbay and South Devon, and for our visitors.
We are a Trust that values its workforce, actively engaging with staff and celebrating success. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone as an individual without discrimination.
Each ward has its own identity, but all share a commitment to teamwork, high-quality patient care, and staff wellbeing.
Ward areas at a glance
- New Forrest- Provides specialist care in Diabetes and Endocrinology alongside acute general medicine, supporting patients with a wide range of medical needs, including complex mental and social health conditions.
- Simpson- Delivers care for older patients, including acute medical conditions, with a strong focus on dementia care and the assessment and management of complex behaviours.
- Cheetham Hill- An older persons care ward supporting patients living with dementia, as well as those with a broad range of acute medical conditions, managing challenging and complex behaviours through a holistic approach to care.
- Midgley- An acute medical ward with a respiratory specialty, caring for patients who are acutely unwell and have complex health needs
Browse our interactive staff booklet to learn more about our staff benefits including learning and development opportunities, wellbeing at work and inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
388-7799464-MUEC
Job locations
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay
TQ2 7AA
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay
TQ2 7AA
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