Job summary Due to a promotion an exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the friendly and professional team on Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital. You must be committed to providing high quality care, and have a desire to work with patients during their recovery journey following an acute illness to enable them to be able to be discharged from hospital in a timely manner 20 beds within the ward are dedicated to specialist stroke/neuro rehabilitation. 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 Main duties of the job Provide direct nursing care to a caseload of patients during you 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 carer's 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 carer's and to develop a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver nursing care To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours About us Templer Ward is a 30 bedded ward within Newton Abbot Community Hospital. We offer you of the chance to work within a Multi-Disciplinary team to provide ongoing care to patients following an acute illness. 20 beds are dedicated to specialist stroke/neuro rehabilitation You will be supported to develop within your role with a continuing professional development competency profile, access to in house and external training as well as clinical supervision. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Details Date posted 07 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 388-7156070-NMC Job locations Newton Abbot Hospital West Golds Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2TS Job description Job responsibilities 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 . Job description Job responsibilities 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 . Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered Nurse Adult Current/awaiting registration with NMC Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience working in stroke/neuro speciality Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of working in a ward environment Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others Desirable Knowledge of wound care and dressings Health and Safety awareness Equality and diversity awareness Understands clinical governance Awareness of local and government agendas Specific Skills Essential Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care Effective Communication skills 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 Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Desirable Computer literacy Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered Nurse Adult Current/awaiting registration with NMC Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience working in stroke/neuro speciality Knowledge and experience Essential Experience of working in a ward environment Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others Desirable Knowledge of wound care and dressings Health and Safety awareness Equality and diversity awareness Understands clinical governance Awareness of local and government agendas Specific Skills Essential Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care Effective Communication skills 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 Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Desirable Computer literacy Understands clinical supervision and able to demonstrate relevance to practice 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Newton Abbot Hospital West Golds Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2TS Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Newton Abbot Hospital West Golds Road Newton Abbot TQ12 2TS Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Newton Abbot Hospital, West Golds Road, TQ12 2TS Newton Abbot, United Kingdom