# Registered Nurse - Dart ward > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-dart-ward/864d2522-1770-4979-a655-8eefc1c5cdf4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-dart-ward/864d2522-1770-4979-a655-8eefc1c5cdf4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Torbay Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Registered nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Shift work - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.3 hours per week (Rotational Days, Nights, Weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-02T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T14:21:32.771Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Torquay/Torbay_South_Devon_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8236191 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8236191?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and committed Registered nurse who has an interest in Elderly care and care of patients with dementia or is interested in gaining a broad knowledge around this fantastic area of nursing. Dart ward is a 16 bedded healthcare of the elderly ward and receives a broad range of acute medical conditions. Working alongside the MDT you will get a chance to help change patients lives. You will work as a Registered Nurse within a multidisciplinary team. To promote and maintain a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carers, visitors and staff. Complying with the Trust's values and expected behaviours and deliver a high standard of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. ### Main duties of the job Act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity Provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive Document and evaluate all care given Act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times Provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards Be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions Work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department. Undertake intravenous drug administration within 6 months of being in post, following successful completion of Trust training and assessment Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Plan, instigate and evaluate care for your patients. - Support and guide junior staff and the team as a whole. - Ensure a safe clinical environment for patients, their carers, visitors and staff. - Comply with Trust values and expected behaviours. Save the date: Should you be successful in the shortlisting process, you will be invited to attend an interview date on Wednesday 14th October 2026. 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Specific skills **Essential** - Ability to assess, plan and evaluate care - Effective communication skills - Ability to work well in a team - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to prioritise workload - Motivation to learn **Desirable** - Computer literacy - Experience of managing acutely ill patients - Awareness of quality issues ### Knowledge and experience **Essential** - Ward nursing experience - Ability to organise workload for self and others **Desirable** - Ability to complete IV medications ### Qualifications and training **Essential** - Registered Nurse (Adult) - Current/Awaiting NMC registration. **Desirable** - Evidence of continuing professional development ## Documents - [rn dart ward jdps (pdf, 814.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10546629) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.