Registered Nurse in Northam

Registered Nurse - Lower Limb Therapy Services - Fixed term Contract required until 5/11/2026. We are delighted to be able to offer a fixed term post within our specialist service which has come available secondary to maternity leave. This opportunity is ideal for an individual wishing to focus on lower limbs and wound care. This is a peripatetic role so there is scope for travel across our sites in North Devon ensuring variety within the working day.

Potential applicants will be required to demonstrate current evidenced based best practice as per national guidance and service specification to support the effective assessment and treatment of lower limb wounds to the affected patient group, including admission avoidance tasks, timely referral to specialists as per clinical indication, effective and safe manning of Leg Ulcer Clinics and the delivery of F2F patient care.

Essential Skills/Requirements:

• Doppler and ABPI competency
• Holistic Assessment
• Clinical competence in the management of lower limb wounds in line with NWCSP and NICE recommendations
• Wound care and dressing selection
• Driving licence
• Valid NMC registration

To assess, provide and review nursing care, advice and information to patients and carers within the leg ulcer clinic environment, occasionally seeing patients in other care settings and their own home. To provide individualised care and education to patients enabling them to maximise their independence and optimise their quality of life. To work under the direction of the Leg Ulcer Nurse Specialist band 6 and the Leg Ulcer Manager using their skills and knowledge as a Registered Nurse. Possible opportunities include, once confident and competent, being able to hold a designated caseload and deputise in the absence of the Nurse Specialist once knowledge, competencies and experience are gained.

This is a fixed term contract until 05/11/2026. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity. 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. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. 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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. 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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit:

• You will 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 would love to hear from you.

Salary Band: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 9 February, 2026

Job Category: Nursing

Location: Bideford Community Hospital, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom