Registered Paediatric Nurse (Heavitree Day Case Unit)

Job summary

Our Team in Heavitree Day Surgery Ward works closely with Theatres and Recovery as part of the same unit caring for both adults and Paediatric elective surgical patients. We are a Nurse-led ward which care for patients coming in for procedures which are simple to complex and are discharged home the same day. We nurse a wide range of specialties ensuring each patient has a pleasant patient experience on what could be a challenging time in their lives.

You must be prepared to manage your workload in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multitask effectively. You should be a forward thinker and able to meet the needs of your patients whilst staying calm and producing high quality work.

Communication is key for all aspects of the job whether you are obtaining information from a patient whilst carrying out an assessment or informing external agencies who may need to be involved in the care upon discharge and do so discreetly especially when dealing with sensitive information. We have a duty of care to ensure our patients are safe, so you may be required to act as upon any safeguarding concerns that could arise, therefore, you must be someone who has excellent oral and written communication skills.

You will have motivation, vision and want t

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.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 185-734-13669
• Job locations: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2ED, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse to join our friendly team in the Day Surgery Unit. We look after both adults and Paediatric patients who come for a variety of procedures across a wide demographic area.

The role involves caring predominately for paediatric patients on our lists as well as undertaking paediatric pre-operative assessment but there will be an expectation where you will also be caring for adult patients with the support of adult nursing colleagues.

You must have experience in Paediatric Nursing already preferably working in a surgical environment. You will need to be a highly organised person with a genuine interest in optimising patients' experience during their stay in Day Surgery.

You must be a team player but also be able to manage your own workload within a rapid pace area with a high turnover of patients daily; ensuring patients are admitted, seen and safely discharged within a timely manner.

You must have excellent communication skills, to conduct patient assessments, liaise with other health care professionals and the admin teams when required both verbally and though electronic means.

You must have excellent IT skills, as none of our patient documentation is paper based.

You must be an excellent problem solver, accepting of change and able to reflect where necessary.

About Us The Heavitree Day Surgery Unit is located on 2 levels. The lower floor (Lower Ground) comprises of the Reception area, 5 Single Rooms, small bay Ward, Theatre 1 and Recovery and pain suite. The upper floor (Ground) comprises Theatres 2&3 and Recovery.

The Royal Devon has secured a £20m investment from NHS England to develop a Centre of Excellence for Day Surgery, which will include two additional theatres for both children and adults at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Heavitree).

The Unit is open 0730-1900-potential open until 8PM in future with both morning and afternoon theatre lists covering a wide range of specialities under general, regional and local anaesthesia.

Specialities are: General Surgery including Upper GI, Colorectal and Vascular, Gynaecology, ENT adults/paeds, Urology including laser stone fragmentation procedures, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Oral and Pain Management.

The successful candiate will be as part of the team within the Day Surgery Unit at Heavitree with the flexibility to support the other Day Surgery Units within the Community (Tiverton, Exmouth) and Wonford theatres if required.

Working at Day Surgery unit allows great work life balance as there are no unsociable hours including weekends, bank holidays or nights.

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Working Pattern: The department is operational and staffed Monday to Friday 7.30am to 7pm.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Viji Pandurangan, CNM for theatres/ Sarah Taverner , Clinical ODP Manager for Heavitree Day Surgery Unit on 01392 405203 or Rachel Harrison, Sister on 01392 405306/5294.

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.