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Registered Nurse (Clinical Day Case Unit/Theatre Team)
The closing date is 03 November 2025
The overall job purpose is to support the Ward Sister to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi‑professional team at the Centre of Excellence for Eyes. This includes co‑ordinating on a regular basis in the Sister’s absence, liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimum patient care through the see and treat cataract pathway.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you’ll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to apply and be part of the Clinical Day Case Unit/Theatre Team, offering excellent patient care and experience at the Centre of Excellence for Eyes at the Nightingale Hospital.
This postholder will be responsible for supporting and assessing cataract patients on the see and treat pathway from admission through to discharge.
Pre‑op diagnostic tests to be performed on the day of surgery to include: visual acuity assessment using LOGMAR, administering eye drops for ocular examination, performing intra‑ocular pressure readings using eyecare equipment, optical biometry calculations and Optical Coherence Tomography testing.
The post requires someone who is adaptable and able to work both in theatre scrubbing and circulating as well as on the day case ward.
Applicants will need to be open to new ways of working to support us to deliver our vision for high‑volume Ophthalmic Day Case Surgery.
It would be advantageous for applicants to have knowledge and clinical skills in admissions and day case surgery. Previous Ophthalmic experience is not essential as all in‑house training and support will be provided by our friendly team.
Working Pattern: 28.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:00‑18:00 over 4 days, NO BANK HOLIDAYS OR NIGHT SHIFTS
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Maria Field (Clinical Nurse Manager) or Kate Nevitt (Ward Sister) email: maria.field@nhs.net or kate.nevitt@nhs.net 07789385287
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.
To be sure you work in an environment that supports development, we’ll 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’ll help you get there.
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’re 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’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You 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'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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