Registered Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- LONG DAYS/NIGHTS, Full-time
- Hours / week
- 3.5
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
Durbin Ward, a 35-bedded Adult Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The ward provides high-quality care for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery following traumatic injuries or planned procedures. The role involves working as part of a friendly, experienced team that values support, teamwork, and work-life balance. This position is suitable for a newly qualified nurse looking for development.
Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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- General Requirements
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
Durbin Ward is a well-staffed, well-managed ward with a proven record for providing patients with high quality, safe, effective care.
Durbin is a 35 bedded Adult Orthopaedic Trauma Unit accepting admissions 24 hours a day.
Essentially we care for patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery following either traumatic injuries or planned orthopaedic surgery. Sometimes, when organisational needs dictate, we care for other patient groups and our skill set and team is well trained to do this.
We are a friendly, experienced team where we place a high emphasis on supporting each other, team work and ensuring a harmonious work/life balance. In return we ask that you are reliable, hardworking, a team player and that you work with integrity, passion and energy. We are looking for an individual who regularly goes the extra mile for patients and works with compassion and courage.
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.
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