Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team on George Earle ward. We are an acute Stroke, neurology and general medical ward with a respiratory speciality.
You will be someone who is calm and able to treat your patient holistically, willing to get to know your patient and their families to enhance their care and be proactive in meeting the needs of the service.
You will be willing to learn able to manage patients having been treated with thrombolysis, IV blood pressure control and support recovery of stroke patients.
Training and Education with competencies will be provided.
You must be committed to providing high quality care to acutely ill patients with complex needs and will possess effective communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The post offers the opportunity for personal and professional development.
If you are passionate about providing high quality individualised patient care, enthusiastic about supporting patients' rehabilitation and increasing their independence and quality of life we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Work as a registered nurse within a team responsible to the team leader/shift coordinator caring for patients and their carer’s.
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.
Promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer’s, visitors and staff.
Comply with the Trust’s values and expected behaviours.
Safely nurse patients with acute stroke, neurological or medical needs
Detailed job description and main 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.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - George Earle Ward with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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