Overview
Job Title: Registered Nurse Acute
By joining NHS Professionals you can access a choice of flexible Bank shifts across England and develop professionally across several wards or areas.
Job responsibilities
What you'll be responsible for:
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
* Displaying analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
* Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
* The role will involve, but is not limited to, performing the above
About the Trust / Employer
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and place people to care. We work with partner NHS Trusts across England to offer flexible shifts and opportunities for career progression.
Career progression & benefits
* Access to Learning & Development opportunities
* Flexible shifts and wellbeing resources
* Opportunity to work across over 50 partner NHS Trusts
* Weekly pay
* Blue Light Card NHS discount
* First choice of shifts/placements
* Support line available
* Training and development via Trust and NHSP Academy
* Explore different wards and gain vital experience
* Community benefits and member activities
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £16 to £26 per hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-25-1239
Job locations: North Devon District Hospital; Raleigh Park; Barnstaple; Devon; EX31 4JB
Job responsibilities (additional)
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Acute & General
Location: Royal Devon (Wonford Hospital) Exeter and North Devon District Hospital Barnstaple; other areas Exmouth/Sidmouth/Honiton/Tiverton.
Pay Rates: £16-£26
Shift Patterns: 7:30am–3:30pm; 7:30am–12:30pm; 9am–5pm; 12:30pm–8:30pm; 3:30pm–8:30pm; 8pm–8am
About the Trust
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2022 through the merger of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. It serves Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon with a workforce over 15,000 and provides emergency, specialist and general medical services across multiple sites in Devon.
Why this role may interest you
Being a general nurse in the NHS is versatile and impactful, spanning hospital and community settings, addressing acute medical needs and long-term health management. The role offers scheduling flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments while delivering compassionate care.
What you can add
* Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
* Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
* Analytical ability and decision making in changing clinical situations
* Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
The role will involve, but is not limited to, performing the above.
What you’ll need
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
* Compliance with NMC Professional Registration and current nursing practice
*Depending on the Trust, you may require additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer
* Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community
* Weekly pay – pay as you earn wages
* Blue Light Card – NHS discount provider
* First choice of shifts/placements
* Support line – available anytime
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
* Training and development opportunities via Trust and NHSP Academy
* Explore different wards and gain vital experience
* NHSP Community benefits and activities
Registration & Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JB
Employer's website: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/
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