• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-26-0313?language=en&page=61&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  A great opportunity has risen for a Registered Nurse to join our ward team on Meldon Ward, University Hospitals Plymouth.

  We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about working in the acute hospital setting with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. We will support the successful candidate in their personal development and continued professional development.

  We provide 24 hour care on rotational shifts within a friendly team committed to providing high quality patient care.

  Previous demonstrable experience within health care of the elderly care is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. Preceptorship applications will be considered.

  The successful candidate will work as part of the nursing team to provide high standards of care to ensure a positive experience to all patients.

  ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

  Main duties of the job

  Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.

  Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.

  Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.

  Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.

  Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.

  Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload.

  Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality.

  Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.

  Managing the Clinical risk relating to individuals or a group of patients care, reporting issues to appropriate senior staff.

  In some circumstances take charge of the ward in the absence of more senior staff.

  About us

  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  216-LH-DA7782462

  Job locations

  Meldon Ward, Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Under the direction of the nurse in charge you will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for a group of patients.

  2. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team

  3. Following a period of preceptorship take responsibility for the supervision of Health Care assistants and other learners.

  For further details please see the attached JD & PS

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Under the direction of the nurse in charge you will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for a group of patients.

  2. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team

  3. Following a period of preceptorship take responsibility for the supervision of Health Care assistants and other learners.

  For further details please see the attached JD & PS

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience within a large clinical setting
  • oProven Knowledge

  Desirable

  • oCompleted Preceptorship
  • oHealth care

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oProfessional registration with NMC

  Desirable

  • oBasic Computer Skills or computer Literate (ECDL)

  Apptitude and Abilities

  Essential

  • o Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • oAbility to priorities workload
  • oAttention to detail

  Desirable

  • oProven ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
  • oDemonstrable teaching and mentoring skills

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Experience

  Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience within a large clinical setting
  • oProven Knowledge

  Desirable

  • oCompleted Preceptorship
  • oHealth care

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oProfessional registration with NMC

  Desirable

  • oBasic Computer Skills or computer Literate (ECDL)

  Apptitude and Abilities

  Essential

  • o Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • oAbility to priorities workload
  • oAttention to detail

  Desirable

  • oProven ability / demonstrable experience of - Directing and instructing others
  • oDemonstrable teaching and mentoring skills

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Meldon Ward, Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Meldon Ward, Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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