Registered Nurse

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join their Acute Frailty Team in Exeter. This permanent Band 5 role involves caring for acute frail patients, requiring passion and compassion for older individuals. Applicants should have a Registered Nurse qualification and be willing to work collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including NHS discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

Access to discounts on shopping

Qualifications

• Knowledge about Frailty and understanding of service aims to promote independence.
• Ability to work in different clinical environments.
• Experience as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for acute frail patients.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT.
• Adapt to various clinical settings.

Skills

Passion for healthcare

Compassion for older people

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The Acute Frailty Ward (Previously Known as ACE) is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to be part of the Acute Frailty Team. The applicant must have good passion and compassion for healthcare for older people, has knowledge about Frailty and has understanding of the process and aim of the service which is to promote/encourage older patients to be independent as much as possible.

The applicant may need to adapt to working in different clinical environments such as Frailty SDEC (front door area).

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Registered Nurse Role. Looks after Acute frail patients - part of Hfop service. Needs to be able to do clinical role and work well with the rest of the MDT. Has good communication skills, has passion and compassion for Hfop patients.

This is a Band 5 RN permanent role, ward is called Capener-ACE based on RDUH.

Working Pattern:37.5hours per week, LD or nights

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

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 TrustandNorthern 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.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

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 per rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-72343-12469
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 20 February, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered