Registered Nurse in South Molton

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the ward/department/service area in the absence of their line manager.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring, highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse (experienced or newly qualified) to join our friendly team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Healthcare for Older People Unit based at the South Molton Community Hospital Site. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until the 30th November 2026.

Hugh Squier Ward is a 20 bedded adult unit predominantly delivering acute and rehabilitative care to our patients. We also care for a small group of patients that have neurological conditions and require treatment and rehabilitation. We provide excellent care, with an emphasis on advanced discharge planning and work very closely with our Ward Multi-Disciplinary team.

Good interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn and the ability to work effectively in a team, along with a positive attitude towards change are essential to the role. We can offer you a diverse working environment whilst allowing you to develop your clinical skills, knowledge and expertise giving you the opportunity to gain advanced specialist skills to care for patients with complex needs. The successful candidate would be supported in the role with ongoing training and access to a wide range of learning opportunities. If you are a newly qualified Registered Nurse, we will support you as you take your first steps with us.

This role is exciting and challenging, where compassion, teamwork, excellent communication skills, emotional resilience and initiative are paramount. This post will require you to work rostered shifts over the week which includes days/nights.

We are fully committed to the wellbeing of our staff and our health & wellbeing team offer a variety of fantastic services and resources to support you at every step.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week - rostered shifts - days, nights and weekends.

This is a fixed term contract until 30/11/2026. 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.

About Us: 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.

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 5: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata.

Frequency: Annual.

Vacancy Reference: 185-1276-12419.

Contract Type: Fixed Term.

Closing Date: 16 February, 2026.

Job Category: Nursing.

Staff Group: Nursing & Midwifery Registered.

Location: Hugh Squier Ward, South Molton Hospital, Widgery Drive, South Molton, North Devon, United Kingdom.