Deputy Lead Outpatients in Barnstaple inBarnstaple PUBLISHED THU 12 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 6 Registered Nurse/ ODP/ Paramedical to join the Outpatient department at North Devon District Hospital. The successful candidates will have leadership skills and be able to lead and support the team in providing safe, high-quality care and support to our patients.

We are looking for candidates who are dedicated, team players with a real commitment to providing quality patient care whilst helping to drive improvement and innovation. The successful candidate would be required to have a leadership qualification or be prepared to complete one once in post.

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

More detail about the role

Practising in the outpatient setting offers a broad and structured environment with training and development opportunities. The service supports activity from all care groups with a variety of specialist clinics and outpatient treatments/procedures including theatres for minor plastic surgery.

Our outpatient service covers the North Devon District Hospital and all of our local community sites so reasonable travel will be expected as part of the role (mileage is paid).

Working Pattern: Working Pattern: 3 x shifts Monday - Friday, 08:00 18:00, with the potential of needing to cover one Saturday a month depending on the needs of the service.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)

For further information please contact: Jo-anne Damp, Outpatients Lead and Robie Alvaro, Deputy Lead Outpatients ext 3651)

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 Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll 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'd love to hear from you.