Registered Nurse - Teign Ward

Registered Nurse – Teign Ward

The closing date is 01 February 2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic nurse who can demonstrate commitment to the provision of high-quality person-centred care.

You will work as a band 5 staff nurse on Teign Ward, a medical/rehabilitation ward for predominantly older people. You will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care and discharge planning for your patients.

Many of your patients will have some degree of dementia, and you will strive to plan and provide person‑centred care that enhances their stay on the ward.

You will possess effective communication skills to enable you to work within the multi-disciplinary team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development and you will be supported with continuing Professional development with in house training and support.

• Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during your shift, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained and provide supervision to junior staff and students on the ward
• To work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader / shift coordinator caring for patients and their carers
• To fully utilise the learning opportunities available. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho‑social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients and their carers and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff
• To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours

Teign ward provides cares for patients with complex needs.

You will work closely with therapists and discharge co‑ordinators as well as doctors and nursing staff.

You will gain good knowledge of your patients and their needs, and use your information to inform their recovery and discharge.

You will work with a supportive team and there will be training opportunities to enhance your career.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification

• Registered Nurse Adult
• Current/awaiting registration with NMC
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• ILS
• Preceptorship training

• Experience of working in a ward environment
• Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others
• Knowledge of wound care and dressings
• Health and Safety awareness
• Equality and diversity awareness
• Understands clinical governance
• Awareness of local and government agendas

• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
• Management of an acutely ill patient
• Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload
• Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice

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.

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust