• Job Description

  Req#: C9388-25-0658?language=en&page=682&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team here on New Forrest Ward.

  The nursing team on New Forrest have come together and grown over the past two years as a new ward for the trust, where we specialise in Diabetes and Endocrinology (D&E) mixed with acute general medicine.

  Here there lots of opportunities for building and improving new ways of working, building a bigger and better team, as well as learning opportunities for these specialities and we do this by working collaboratively.

  With a great support network around you to be able to continue striving to be the best in what we do, this may lead on to specialist nursing in this area as well as other progression opportunities.

  We are looking for highly motivated and innovative Registered Nurses to join our team, who can work a range of shifts that cover the 24-hour period across the seven day week.

  It is an excellent time to be joining us where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop new skills within a supportive environment, sharing knowledge and skills from a multitude of backgrounds and experience.

  Working on the ward is both exciting and challenging but we work closely with all MDT colleagues, where you will be supported by your Band 6 co-ordinator, Medical team and Ward Manager.

  We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority.

  Main duties of the job

  • To ensure high standards of care are given in relation to agreed standards, policies and procedures of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
  • To participate in teaching and facilitating a learning environment to ensure all staff on the ward have the skills/knowledge and support
  • To be proactive with transfers and discharges, ensuring they are safe and discharge is at the earliest opportunity
  • To ensure Junior staff are aware of agreed standards of practice
  • To assist in ensuring new nursing procedures, research and initiatives are evaluated, and where appropriate incorporated into clinical practice
  • To participate in the MDT and ensure necessary admission and discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner
  • To store and administer prescribed drugs safely in line with legal and Trust requirements
  • There will be times where you will be expected to act up as a senior and co-ordinate the shift
  • To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient's problems producing a written plan of care as required
  • To report, document and evaluate accidents and unit incidents via Datix reporting, informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate
  • To participate in development of clinical supervision within the ward
  • To participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Supervisor and Assessor for student nurses
  • To autonomously request/carry out clinical investigations to aid and confirm the diagnosis
  • To develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

  About us

  Our purpose is to provide high quality, safe healthcare at the right time, and in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon, and it's visitors.

  We are a Trust that values it's workforce, actively engaging and celebrating your successes.

  Maintain Trust values and work within the guidelines set out in policies and procedures.

  Treat everyone as an individual without discrimination.

  Why Work With Us

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  388-7065730-NMC

  Job locations

  New Forrest Ward

  Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  #caretojoinus

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered nurse with UK NMC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

  Desirable

  • One year post qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Acute care setting
  • Aware and able to use the trust computer systems

  Skills

  Essential

  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Ability to administer IV medications

  Desirable

  • Experience with managing DKA patients

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Preceptorship completed or started

  Desirable

  • Supervisor training

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered nurse with UK NMC registration
  • Evidence of CPD

  Desirable

  • One year post qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Acute care setting
  • Aware and able to use the trust computer systems

  Skills

  Essential

  • Venepuncture and cannulation
  • Ability to administer IV medications

  Desirable

  • Experience with managing DKA patients

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Preceptorship completed or started

  Desirable

  • Supervisor training

  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.

  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.

  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

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  New Forrest Ward

  Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  New Forrest Ward

  Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge

  Torquay

  TQ2 7AA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.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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