Job summary

Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Podiatrist to join the team.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 5 to join our team.

You will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, andwill work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.

Main duties of the job

As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.

You will be:

• committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
• providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient car

Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.

You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:

• • community clinics,
  • domiciliary work,
  • care homes and
  • contribute to the development of the podiatry team

About us

Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 62 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Advanced Practitioner, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff.

Why work with us?

We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We are a research active department taking part in nationally led and local clinical trials and actively encourage personal development.

We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to combine a rewarding job in oncology with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic specialty doctors initially on a 12month fixed term contract with the possibility of the posts becoming substantive. The post holders will be responsible for delivering general internal medicine expertise on the oncology ward, and support the delivery of the acute oncology service across the trust through leading the development on an oncology day case emergency service (ODEC).

Candidates are not expected to have receivedspecialisttraininginoncology but shoulddemonstrateenthusiasmto deliver new ways of working to improve the quality of care offered to patients receiving cancer care at Torbay.

The post-holder will work closely with the wider oncology team,comprisingof consultant oncologists, specialist registrars, specialitydoctorsand the existing nurse led acute oncologyservice.We encourage post holdersto take an active role in research and development and toparticipatein the teaching programs of the department.

The successful applicant will join our Consultants based at Torbay Hospital; Dr Louise Medley, Dr Nicole Dorey, Dr Jonathan Chambers, Dr Naomi Cole, Dr Geoff Cogill, Dr Claire Dyke, Dr Victoria Cope, Dr Andy Goodman, Dr Anna Lydon, Dr Nangi Lo, Dr Tim Norris, Dr Kelly Rust and Dr Helen Saxby.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will workprimarily in thein-patient settinghowever there will be opportunities for developing an interest in the Non-Site Specific/Malignancy of Unknown Origin clinics.The main duties of the post will be to:

• Work with the senior management team todevelop, implement, and evaluate new pathways ofsame daycare forpatients on active cancer treatments

• Provide general medicineexpertiseon the oncology ward

• Support shared decision making, advance care planning and discharge planningforin-patientson the oncology ward

• Provide education and training on issues related to general medicine, multimorbidity and geriatric syndromes for the wider multidisciplinary cancer teams

Nationally, there is increasing focus on Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).In many acute hospitals there are now dedicated oncology SDEC models which canpotentially avoidunnecessaryovernight admission with early input fromacute oncologyteam.This new post is dedicated to developing this service for the local population of Torbay.Referrals areanticipatedto be primarily from the dedicated telephone triage service supporting known patients having active treatment but will also aim to stream patientsfrom ED and AMU.

About us

Why Work With Us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.

Torbay Hospital is a medium-sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon with a 10-bedded Critical Care Unit, six general theatres, three orthopaedic theatres and a day surgery unit. We provide services in most specialties within Torbay but have close working relationships with Royal Devon University Healthcare (Exeter and North Devon) and University Hospitals Plymouth.

We have around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

We employ approximately 6,000 staff including frontline health and social care staff, such as nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, consultants, and physiotherapists who work in your home and from a range of different premises across Torbay and South Devon such as community hospitals and clinics. We also have over 800 volunteers who make a difference each and every day to the people we care for.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8085984-M&D-A

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will workprimarily in thein-patient settinghowever there will be opportunities for developing an interest in the Non-Site Specific/Malignancy of Unknown Origin clinics.The main duties of the post will be to:

• Work with the senior management team todevelop, implement, and evaluate new pathways ofsame daycare forpatients on active cancer treatments

• Provide general medicineexpertiseon the oncology ward

• Support shared decision making, advance care planning and discharge planningforin-patientson the oncology ward

• Provide education and training on issues related to general medicine, multimorbidity and geriatric syndromes for the wider multidisciplinary cancer teams

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will workprimarily in thein-patient settinghowever there will be opportunities for developing an interest in the Non-Site Specific/Malignancy of Unknown Origin clinics.The main duties of the post will be to: Work with the senior management team todevelop, implement, and evaluate new pathways ofsame daycare forpatients on active cancer treatments Provide general medicineexpertiseon the oncology ward Support shared decision making, advance care planning and discharge planningforin-patientson the oncology ward Provide education and training on issues related to general medicine, multimorbidity and geriatric syndromes for the wider multidisciplinary cancer teams

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Medically qualified with the MRCP and working at ST3+ level

Desirable

• Or equivalent competencies or experience

Specific skills

Essential

• Experience of involving patients in decisions about their care
• Experience of supporting resident doctors and junior medical staff
• Prior experience in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and implementation of any new processes
• Demonstrative experience of clinical guidelines and protocols being adhered to and supporting junior medical staff to ensure they are also adhering to any guidelines/protocols

Desirable

• Experience working with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas; -Clinical efficiency ie; length of stay reductions -Quality of outcomes ie; reducing re-admission rates -Financial management ie; supporting in the identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes
• Experience in providing support to the management team with junior doctor recruitment and inductions

Teaching/Research Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the clinical director.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Honesty and reliability
• To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National Trust, and departmental guidelines
• Ability to work in a team
• Enquiring, critical, approach to work
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Caring attitude to patients

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Medically qualified with the MRCP and working at ST3+ level Desirable Or equivalent competencies or experience Specific skills Essential Experience of involving patients in decisions about their care Experience of supporting resident doctors and junior medical staff Prior experience in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and implementation of any new processes Demonstrative experience of clinical guidelines and protocols being adhered to and supporting junior medical staff to ensure they are also adhering to any guidelines/protocols Desirable Experience working with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas; -Clinical efficiency ie; length of stay reductions -Quality of outcomes ie; reducing re-admission rates -Financial management ie; supporting in the identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes Experience in providing support to the management team with junior doctor recruitment and inductions Teaching/Research Experience Essential Experience of providing high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the clinical director. Personal Attributes Essential Honesty and reliability To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National Trust, and departmental guidelines Ability to work in a team Enquiring, critical, approach to work Commitment to continuing medical education Caring attitude to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer the opportunity to combine a rewarding job in haematology with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country; with easy access to the coast and Dartmoor for those interested in more active out of work pursuits and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth for cultural activities. We are looking for the equivalent of 2 full-time consultants (20 PAs) following the recent retirement of one colleague and expansion of the team to help with current and future service provision. This could either be as a 10 PA post or part-time posts and discussions around this would be encouraged prior to interview. We are looking for general haematologists with a current special interest or willingness to develop a special interest in either malignant or classical/medical haematology. There are currently five haematologists, in addition to the above, providing an on-call service covering a population of around 300,000. The successful applicant will join our team of 5 consultants:

• Dr Heather Eve- Lead for myeloma
• Dr Barry Jackson- Clinical lead and lead for haemophilia, transfusion and MPN
• Dr Tom Skinner- MDT and clinical governance lead
• Dr Deborah Turner- Lead for lymphoma
• Dr Rui Zhao- Lead for acute leukaemia and transplantation

Main duties of the job

We are seeking individuals to join our team at Torbay as a substantive haematology consultant. As a department we recognise that individual job satisfaction and achieving a healthy work/life balance is vital to maintaining a successful haematology teams for the future so we would encourage any interested applicant to visit our department where we can discuss how this role could fit your needs. You will be expected to join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, supporting patients having day case and inpatient haemato-oncology treatment by providing high-quality consultant delivered care including clinical leadership, supervision of resident medical staff and supporting our laboratory team. You will be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making.

• Take ownership for and deliver your own workload
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within haematology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit, including clinical and educational supervision
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary
• audit.
• Contribute to research and innovative practice within haematology.

About us

Why Work With Us

Torbay and South Devon's operational delivery model starts with all teams being aligned to Care Groups, compromising of Planned Care, Medical and Urgent Care, Families and Communities, Children's Family Health Devon and Non-Clinical. Within these Care Groups are sub-divisions which represent all our services.

Our department, Non-Surgical Cancer Services reports to the Cancer and Clinical Support Services Division and the wider Planned Care, Care Group.

Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is one of four hospitals providing non-surgical cancer treatment within Devon and Cornwall (Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.) Systemic Anti-Cancer treatment and Radiotherapy is administered in all these sites.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7740543-M&D-D

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking individuals to join our team at Torbay as a substantive haematology consultant. As a department we recognise that individual job satisfaction and achieving a healthy work/life balance is vital to maintaining a successful haematology teams for the future so we would encourage any interested applicant to visit our department where we can discuss how this role could fit your needs. You will be expected to join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, supporting patients having day case and inpatient haemato-oncology treatment by providing high-quality consultant delivered care including clinical leadership, supervision of resident medical staff and supporting our laboratory team. You will be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making.

• Take ownership for and deliver your own workload
• Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within haematology services.
• Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit, including clinical and educational supervision
• Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
• To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
• Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary
• audit.
• Contribute to research and innovative practice within haematology.

Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking individuals to join our team at Torbay as a substantive haematology consultant. As a department we recognise that individual job satisfaction and achieving a healthy work/life balance is vital to maintaining a successful haematology teams for the future so we would encourage any interested applicant to visit our department where we can discuss how this role could fit your needs. You will be expected to join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, supporting patients having day case and inpatient haemato-oncology treatment by providing high-quality consultant delivered care including clinical leadership, supervision of resident medical staff and supporting our laboratory team. You will be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making. Take ownership for and deliver your own workload Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within haematology services. Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit, including clinical and educational supervision Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit. Contribute to research and innovative practice within haematology.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• oFull registration with the GMC with licence to practice (or to be eligible for registration within six months of interview.)
• oMRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oAble and experienced to run a SACT service
• oAble to offer expert clinical opinion
• oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• oExcellent communication skills

Desirable

• oExperience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and post graduates
• oA special interest to compliment other consultant colleagues e.g oTransfusion/Laboratory

Specific skills

Essential

• oAbility to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries

Desirable

• oManagement experience
• oInterested in taking on a management role
• oInterested in taking on a management role

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Honesty and reliability
• Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National Trust, and departmental guidelines
• Enquiring, critical, approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential oFull registration with the GMC with licence to practice (or to be eligible for registration within six months of interview.) oMRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent) Desirable Higher degree Clinical Experience Essential oAble and experienced to run a SACT service oAble to offer expert clinical opinion oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients oExcellent communication skills Desirable oExperience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and post graduates oA special interest to compliment other consultant colleagues e.g oTransfusion/Laboratory Specific skills Essential oAbility to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries Desirable oManagement experience oInterested in taking on a management role oInterested in taking on a management role Personal Attributes Essential Honesty and reliability Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National Trust, and departmental guidelines Enquiring, critical, approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies Commitment to continuing medical education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICS linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

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.

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven individual.

As a Social Worker in an integrated Mental Health Team you will make a difference by providing appropriate and effective interventions to people with severe and enduring mental health needs, and those in their networks, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health, social care and well-being needs, in line with personal recovery goals.

You will need to have experience of working with people who have mental health problems. Experience of working in a community setting in relation to supporting people to achieve and sustain independent living. Assessment and care management experience. You will need to organise and manage a complex workload and work in partnership with a wide range of individuals and agencies.

Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.

Full or part time hours considered.

New Qualified Social Worker Band 5 AYSE, will also be considered for the position.

Main duties of the job

• To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/clients need and be adaptable and responsive
• Professional practice should be informed by the following principles:
• We should not intervene unless really necessary
• People probably know best what they need
• People are not defined by their difficulties
• People have a right to live without fear or harm.
• To provide a high quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
• To 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.
• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
• 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.
• Make a deliberate effort to connect with strangers from different walks of life and invite them to share their ideas.
• Embrace challenges as an opportunity to learn constructively about ways of improving our services
• Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

About us

We are a small but supportive team who are passionate about delivering quality care to patients. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance.

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. We are flexible and promote a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.

Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Staff Discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

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.

You will work as a community Nurse as part of the intermediate care team alongside band 6 nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and support workers. The role is based across the bay covering Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have a Patient centred approach to care, be highly motivated and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information: using empathy and reassurance skills. Can provide motivational and negotiation skills in areas where consent/ co-operation is required or there may be barriers to understanding. To include undertaking best interest decisions

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Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the intermediate care team who are supporting patients recently discharged from hospital or have had a change in function due to a decline in their medical status.
• To deliver high quality care to the housebound patients of Torquay and work as part of multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with primary care and secondary care.
• Patient comfort and well-being are paramount
• Achieving agreed standards of care
• Working as part of, and contributing effectively, as a valued team member
• Other objectives to be discussed, set and reviewed at time of Achievement Review
• • An ability to communicate and liaise effectively within a range of settings including:-
  • GP's
  • Primary Health and Social Care Team
  • Practice staff
  • Hospital Staff - Sisters/Nurses/Hotel Services/OT's/Physio
  • Community Staff - Health Visitors/Community Nurses/Admin Staff
  • Zone Manager
  • Macmillan Nurse

  Out of hours services:

  • Devon Docs
  • SWAST (Ambulance Service)
  • Safeguarding Team
  • Patients/families/carers
  • Third Sector Organisations
  • Care Trust Representatives
  • Nursing/Residential Homes

About us

Torquay Health and Well-Being Team are a large but supportive team who enjoys mentoring team members and students and is passionate about delivering quality care to the housebound patients.

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance.

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Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

The Band 5 Registered Nurse will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (0-19 years) within the 0-19 Service, promoting positive health, wellbeing and developmental outcomes for children, young people and their families. The post holder will provide targeted support to families with additional needs, including those where safeguarding concerns are identified, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve access to services.

Working under the supervision of a Band 6 Health Visitor or School Nurse, the post holder will contribute to safeguarding, assessment, intervention and care planning in partnership with families and agencies such as Children's Services, Family Hubs, Action for Children, education providers and other health professionals.

The role includes delivering high-quality, safe and effective care, supporting health promotion, early help and targeted interventions, and contributing to service quality standards, KPIs, clinical governance, audit and service improvement activities.

The post holder will maintain accurate records, participate in safeguarding supervision, identify and manage risks, and ensure children and families receive timely, coordinated and person-centred support.

We have one full time (37.50 hours per week) and one part time (30 hours per week) available.

Main duties of the job

• Assess health needs and contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care for children, young people and families across home, clinic, school and community settings.
• Work alongside Health Visitors and School Nurses to support vulnerable children and families, including those subject to CIN, CP and CIC plans, contributing to safeguarding assessments, interventions and reviews.
• Monitor the health, wellbeing and development of children at risk, supporting multi-agency plans that promote safety and positive outcomes.
• provide targeted interventions under SCPHN direction.
• Act as Lead Professional, Key Worker or health representative where appropriate, coordinating support and communication between agencies.
• Deliver evidence-based health promotion, parenting support and interventions that improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities.
• Recognise, record and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with local and national procedures.
• Participate in clinical, safeguarding and restorative supervision
• Develop effective partnerships with families and professionals, sharing information appropriately in accordance with safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Support students, apprentices and new staff as appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence through training, appraisal and CPD.
• Keep accurate records and manage resources safely, working in accordance with the NMC Code, safeguarding procedures and Trust policies.

About us

Why Work With Us

The 0 to 19 Torbay Public Health Nursing team works in collaboration with Action For Children to provide preventative and supportive healthcare to children, young people and their families within Torbay. This includes the monitoring and provision of targeted support to vulnerable children and those whose welfare and safety may be at risk.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neurology Team as a Band 6/7 Headache Specialist Nurse.

We are looking for an experienced nurse with an interest in developing skills in the treatment of headache disorders and who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will work closely with the neurological speciality doctor. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with headache disorders.

You will need effective communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice.

Training would be provided for the role including injections.

Main duties of the job

• Manage own patient caseload, maintain nurse-led clinics in secondary care providing advice and support to patients/carers regarding their ongoing care and condition. Be the point of contact for patients and carers.
• Maintain and evaluate telephone consultations for patients with Headache disorders.
• Liaise directly with Neurology Specialty Doctor/Consultant/GP.
• To offer holistic counselling and refer to specialist counselling services, if appropriate.
• To advise and support the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of patients with Headache disorders within the hospital and the primary care setting. This will require attendance at local meetings. Provide representation on committees/meetings as required.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

About us

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care.

We have around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

We are proud to be part of a healthcare community that works in partnership to provide the best possible health and care for its population. Our partner organisations include, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay Council, Devon County Council and Rowcroft Hospice. Along with the South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, we are all members of the local JoinedUp Board, which makes decisions about how to develop services to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Why Work With Us

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to patients when they need it most?

We are seeking compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join our busy and supportiveEmergency department on a permanent basis.

Working alongside experienced nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency healthcare needs. You'll support with clinical observations, personal care, assessments, treatments and patient flow, helping to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their journey.

Whether you are new to care, an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or looking to begin a long-term NHS career, this role offers excellent opportunities for learning, development and progression.

Based within our newly transformed Emergency Department, you'll benefit from modern facilities, enhanced clinical areas and a supportive team environment designed to help staff provide outstanding care and reach their full potential.

We welcome an informal chat to learn more about the role opportunity and / or a department visit upon request. Please reach out to Jasmine Li-Humphrey either by phone or email.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Emergency Department, you will be a valued member of the team, helping to deliver high-quality care to patients presenting with a diverse range of illnesses, injuries and emergency healthcare needs.

Working closely with registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals, you will:

• Provide direct patient care, ensuring comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support patients with personal care and daily living needs.
• Assist with investigations, procedures and treatments.
• Help prepare clinical areas and equipment for patient care.
• Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide reassurance to patients and their families during challenging and often stressful situations.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment.
• Work collaboratively to support patient flow and deliver the best possible patient experience.

About us

About us

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including day, night and long shifts, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Joining our Emergency Department means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive and ambitious team committed to delivering outstanding care. Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or looking to build a long-term career in healthcare, you'll be supported to learn, grow and reach your full potential while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.

About the role

As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Emergency Department, you will be a valued member of the team, helping to deliver high-quality care to patients with a wide range of illnesses, injuries and urgent healthcare needs.

Working alongside registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals, you will provide direct patient care, undertake clinical observations, support personal care needs, assist with treatments and investigations, and help maintain a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment.

You will also support patient admissions, transfers and discharges, provide reassurance to patients and their families, and contribute to effective patient flow across the department.

Job summary

This is an integrated Pharmacy Assistant role designed to provide flexible support across the Pharmacy Department. The post holder will work collaboratively within the dispensary, distribution, and ward-based stock management teams, ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective supply of medicines throughout the organisation.

Successful applicants with no pharmacy experience will start at Band 2 until competition of training course upon which will move to Band 3.

Please note both full and part times are available

Main duties of the job

• Duties will include dispensing support activities, receipt and distribution of pharmaceutical stock, stock replenishment and maintenance of ward medicines cupboards, and contributing to the smooth operation of pharmacy services. The role requires the ability to work across multiple workstreams, adapting to service needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy, patient safety, and customer service.

About us

You will be joining our friendly and supportive team and working in a positive and caring environment. The main hospital site is on the outskirts of the seaside town of Torquay. With easy access to the beautiful countryside and stunning coastline of Devon and Cornwall it is a great place to live and work.

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Job summary

The Cancer CNS role is a key worker role. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patient's health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.

Main duties of the job

The UGI Cancer CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the UGI Multidisciplinary team in TSDFT. The UGI Cancer CNS addresses patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in UGI care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.

About us

The UGI Cancer CNS team are based within the acute trust near the main oncology department, the planned daycase unit and the Inpatient cancer unit. The UGI Cancer CNS is part of the core service and is part of the cancer support team for the trust.

The CNS works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families. It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.

Why Work With Us

Job summary

As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible for the provision of specialist, evidence-based care to Haematology patients in the hospital and within the area covered by Torbay and South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).

• You will be required to travel to community hospitals, for clinics to see patients and liaise with colleagues.
• Dependent on the applicant this post is a developmental post in the specialty area of Haematology nursing
• You will develop competencies within the specialty area working within the departmental competency framework, taking an active role in continuing professional development
• Weekend working and home working may be required to provide a service model that meets future requirements.

Main duties of the job

The Haematology (Malignant/Non-Malignant) CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the Haematology team in TSDFT. The Haematology CNS addresses patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in haematology care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.

About us

• Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first vertically integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population of approximately 375,00 people.
• Our integrated health and wellbeing teams, specialist acute services and strong partnership working with Primary Care, Mental Health services, Devon County Council and the CCG means we are in an excellent position to achieve the Trust's commitment of delivering seamless joined-up care. Come and be part of our journey.
• As a Cancer team we are vibrant and inclusive service within the organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.
• As a Cancer team we treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. the trust has an extensive wellbeing programme for staff which is designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

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Job summary

The Day Surgery Unit is looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and becoming part of a highly motivated, supportive team.

We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working, and flexible individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent communication skills to join our team a

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering direct care to patients attending the Day Surgery Unit in a safe, welcoming, and compassionate environment, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You must be able to prioritise workloads, work independently, and collaborate as part of our well-established team, all while upholding high standards of patient care.

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and eager to be part of a team committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• An AP/NA works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with Trust policy, protocols and standard operational procedures. The registered practitioner remains accountable for the appropriate and effective delegation of activities and must ensure that the AP/NA has the competence and expertise to carry out such activities.

On the ward area they will undertake pre-operative assessment on patients that have been designated suitable for an AP/NA to do safely.

When working on the ward area, to support registered staff to provide best patient outcomes and timely patient discharge home. This involves supporting band 3 members of the team and to provide nurse led discharge on patients designated suitable for an AP/NA to do safely.

About us

Torbay Day Surgery is proudly recognised both locally and nationally as a centre of excellence. We work closely with our multi-disciplinary team and take great pride in the high-quality service we provide, along with our exceptional outcomes.

Our patients regularly share positive feedback, particularly highlighting the friendly and supportive atmosphere we foster for both our patients and staff.

With the diverse range of care we provide, there are continuous learning opportunities and further training available to help you develop your skills and grow in your role.

Care to join us in making a difference to our patients and be part of a team that truly values collaboration and excellence.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8363403-PC&S

Job locations

Torbay Hosptial

Cadwell Lane

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. When submitting an application, please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
• Please be aware that our unit is open Monday to Friday 08:00 - 21:00 with varying shifts to cover these hours.

Job description Job responsibilities Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. When submitting an application, please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Please be aware that our unit is open Monday to Friday 08:00 - 21:00 with varying shifts to cover these hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• oQualified AP/NA - 24-month degree foundation course

Desirable

• oExperience as an AP/NA in day surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Customer care experience
• Knowledge of Policies, procedures and Health and Safety issues regarding daily working with blood and body fluids
• Moving & manual handling skills
• oRecent surgical experience, pre-op and post op at Band 3 or 4 in the ward area and preassessment

Desirable

• Completion of ECG training
• Completion of venepuncture training
• Experience of performing MRSA screening

Specific Skills

Essential

• Able to work with team and/or independently with minimal supervision
• Commitment to sharing knowledge, skills a with others
• Demonstrate a caring & friendly attitude
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of people on a range of matters

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oQualified AP/NA - 24-month degree foundation course Desirable oExperience as an AP/NA in day surgery Knowledge and Skills Essential Customer care experience Knowledge of Policies, procedures and Health and Safety issues regarding daily working with blood and body fluids Moving & manual handling skills oRecent surgical experience, pre-op and post op at Band 3 or 4 in the ward area and preassessment Desirable Completion of ECG training Completion of venepuncture training Experience of performing MRSA screening Specific Skills Essential Able to work with team and/or independently with minimal supervision Commitment to sharing knowledge, skills a with others Demonstrate a caring & friendly attitude Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of people on a range of matters

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hosptial

Cadwell Lane

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hosptial

Cadwell Lane

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Job overview

Nursing Associates (NA) and assistant practitioners (AP) work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, services users or clients providing high quality and compassionate care. They will work within both the surgical admissions and pre operative assessment environments developing the additional skills and knowledge required.

In the pre operative assessment clinic the NA or the AP will undertake pre-operative assessment on suitable patients that are waiting for elective surgery. The pre-assessment covers the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient. They will be supported by the registered pre assessment nurse and expected to work within their determined scope of practice. They also support band 3 healthcare assistants in the testing clinic.

When working in the surgical admissions area, the NA or the AP will support the patient on the day of their surgical journey, working with the surgeon and anaesthetist, ensuring they are safe and ready for theatre. They will escort the patient to the anaesthetic room where they will ensure correct monitoring is placed and to be present whilst the anaesthetic is administered by the team. They will advocate for the patient and ensure patient safety.

Main duties of the job

• The NA/AP will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the Multi-disciplinary team within the department, to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse /practitioner
• Act with professionalism and integrity- being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
• Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
• Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to help provide a individualised service
• Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• To provide a high-quality person-centred service which complies with the relevant
• Legislation and standards
• Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame culture' where people feel able to share and learn experiences together
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the department
• Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
• Build a working relationship and trust with those you work with, and provide support when required
• Actively listen
• Look at new ideas and ways of working - identify what works well
• Help to uphold a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued

About us

Why Work With Us

The department comprises of two areas that you will work across; surgical admissions and pre operative assessment clinic. We are a small, friendly team that manage our own daily workload to deliver high standards of care. The pre-operative assessment NA/AP role is a developing and there are good opportunities for learning and training.

lease note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

Job summary

Begin your NHS career with our Healthcare Support Worker Development (HCSWD) programme, where you will receive all the training, support, and supervision you need to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW).

We have a unique opportunity to learn on the job atTorbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust at the Torbay Hospital and Surrounding areas, including Brixham, Totnes, Newton Abbot, and Dawlish over a 6-month period.

Work towards your Care Certificate whilst receiving weekly pay, paid annual leave and all the other great benefits NHS Professionals offers our bank members. Once you have successfully completed the programme you will be able to work flexibly at any of our partner Trusts.

Pay Rates:

• Days:£12.71
• Saturdays/Nights:£17.64
• Sunday/Bank Hols:£22.90

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

During our programme you will work through the 15 Standards of the Care Certificate, learning how to meet the daily living needs of your patients as well as being a part of the NHS healthcare team. This includes supporting Nurses and other healthcare practitioners in providing patient care, from hygiene to personal and physical comfort.

Typical duties will involve but not limited to:

• Carry out clinical procedures/tasks as required.
• Clinical tasks will be determined by the nature of your work and local policy e.g. monitoring the effects of medication.
• Obtain and test samples and other specimens
• Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
• Contribute to discharge process
• Care of wounds
• Check pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication on patients behalf
• Assist in preparing for clinical procedures and clearing the environment as appropriate

• Please note that we require:

  • You must be over the age of 18 before the planned classroom training week.
  • You work at least 30 hours a week across earlies, late's and nights during the programme.
  • You have a passion for care and can demonstrate the six enduring values that underpin compassion in practice.
  • We will consider applicants with at least 3 months healthcare experience within the last 2 years.
  • Please ensure your CV is updated to reflect relevant experience.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Benefits of joining HCSWD

• Career Progression
• Work this week, get paid next week
• Paid annual leave and build holiday allowance
• Provide care, safety, and welfare for patients
• Join the NHS family and become a part of the healthcare team
• Dedicated training and supervised shifts with support from your ward / area and skilled mentors.

Job summary

As a Senior MyChart Configuration Analyst, you will play an integral part in ensuring the Epic EPR will be configured in the most appropriate way to suit the ongoing clinical digital transformation required for the One Devon Acutes EPR.

You will work closely with clinical, operational and admin colleagues from across Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Plymouth as part of the One Devon Acutes EPR Team ensuring Epic is continually designed to support the delivery of safe patient care in both a clinically and financially sustainable way throughout Devon. You will work within an application within the One Devon Acutes EPR team using your expert knowledge of pathways and processes to ensure the Epic EPR system is configured in a way that will deliver clinically safe patient care.

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

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-475-14365

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

More detail about the role

We are seeking candidates who hold a current MyChart certification and have the knowledge and experience to quickly establish themselves within the team, playing a leading role in maximising the benefits of MY CARE across the Devon acute trusts. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about digital transformation, committed to delivering excellent outcomes for patients and staff, and capable of translating business requirements into effective system solutions.

Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Interview Date:To be confirmed

For further information please contact:Thomas Richards, Configuration Manageron [email protected]

This is a fixed term contract 31st March 2028. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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 TrustandNorthern 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.

Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the roleWe are seeking candidates who hold a current MyChart certification and have the knowledge and experience to quickly establish themselves within the team, playing a leading role in maximising the benefits of MY CARE across the Devon acute trusts. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about digital transformation, committed to delivering excellent outcomes for patients and staff, and capable of translating business requirements into effective system solutions.Working Pattern:37.5 hours per week, Monday to FridayInterview Date:To be confirmedFor further information please contact:Thomas Richards, Configuration Manageron [email protected] is a fixed term contract 31st March 2028. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.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 TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.BenefitsWe 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 benefitYou'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 ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Person Specification General Requirements Essential See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description Desirable See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICS linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

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.

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICS linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

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.

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICS linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

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.

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH), Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSD) and University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP), known collectively as Devon Acute Trusts, have undertaken the biggest programme of clinical pathway transformation, supported by digital technologies they have ever undertaken ensuring that we do the right thing for our patients and carers, people and communities as well as delivering a working environment which better enables staff to deliver the best care they can every day. This has culminated in each of the acute Trusts in the ICS linking to one electronic patient record (EPR). One Devon Acute Trusts are continuing to work in partnership with Epic to deliver this transformational work.

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.

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed midwife ready to make a difference? We're looking for passionate midwives to join our integrated midwifery team workforce!

This is your chance to be part of Torbay's nationally renowned and well-established integrated team midwifery model--a true leader in innovative maternity care.

We are dedicated to supporting women to have safe, personalized, and empowering birth experiences. Working closely with the Devon LMS and neighbouring Maternity Units, we ensure every woman in Devon receives the highest quality care.

Our fully integrated teams within the Torbay Maternity Service offer midwives the incredible opportunity to maintain and develop all of their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Band 5 midwives must have completed at least 6 months of a preceptee programme and working in an NHS Trust.

Please be mindful that if you are commencing employment in a developmental capacity, you will start at the bottom of Band 5 and progress to a Band 6 once evidence of competencies and qualifications have been achieved.

Main duties of the job

• To assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period for women and their babies
• To work autonomously within guidelines and sphere of professional practice
• To act as a mentor or practice supervisor for less experienced midwives, students and other members of the multi-professional team
• Work within NMC codes of practice and professional guidelines.
• Lead Professional for low-risk women
• Provide antenatal, intrapartum and post-natal care in a variety of settings, including home and hospital
• Work collaboratively with professional colleagues to provide midwifery care to with women with complex needs
• Contribute with feedback, to ensure the health and social care setting is responsive to the individual needs of women, particularly those who are disadvantaged, and where appropriate, advocate for these women
• Advocate and support the rights of individual women to make informed choices about their care
• Promote equality, diversity and rights
• Participate in and undertake annual appraisal, identifying specific training requirements as part of service planning and continuous personal development

About us

Our fully integrated midwifery teams are meeting the Better Birth recommendations for providing a Continuity of Carer model for women.

We support women in the choice agenda; at least 6% of women we care for choose to birth their baby out of hospital. We work closely with the Devon LMS and our neighbouring Maternity Units to ensure that women in Devon receive high quality care.

We are proud of our commitment to safe and individually focused birth and offering women choice in where to birth their baby.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where every day brings new challenges, learning opportunities and the chance to make a real difference to patients when they need it most?

We are seeking compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join our busy and supportiveEmergency department on a permanent basis.

Working alongside experienced nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergency healthcare needs. You'll support with clinical observations, personal care, assessments, treatments and patient flow, helping to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their journey.

Whether you are new to care, an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or looking to begin a long-term NHS career, this role offers excellent opportunities for learning, development and progression.

Based within our newly transformed Emergency Department, you'll benefit from modern facilities, enhanced clinical areas and a supportive team environment designed to help staff provide outstanding care and reach their full potential.

We welcome an informal chat to learn more about the role opportunity and / or a department visit upon request. Please reach out to Jasmine Li-Humphrey either by phone or email.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Emergency Department, you will be a valued member of the team, helping to deliver high-quality care to patients presenting with a diverse range of illnesses, injuries and emergency healthcare needs.

Working closely with registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals, you will:

• Provide direct patient care, ensuring comfort, dignity and wellbeing.
• Undertake routine clinical observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support patients with personal care and daily living needs.
• Assist with investigations, procedures and treatments.
• Help prepare clinical areas and equipment for patient care.
• Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Provide reassurance to patients and their families during challenging and often stressful situations.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment.
• Work collaboratively to support patient flow and deliver the best possible patient experience.

About us

About us

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working options, including day, night and long shifts, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Joining our Emergency Department means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive and ambitious team committed to delivering outstanding care. Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or looking to build a long-term career in healthcare, you'll be supported to learn, grow and reach your full potential while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.

About the role

As a Healthcare Support Worker within the Emergency Department, you will be a valued member of the team, helping to deliver high-quality care to patients with a wide range of illnesses, injuries and urgent healthcare needs.

Working alongside registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals, you will provide direct patient care, undertake clinical observations, support personal care needs, assist with treatments and investigations, and help maintain a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment.

You will also support patient admissions, transfers and discharges, provide reassurance to patients and their families, and contribute to effective patient flow across the department.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Maternity Support Worker (Complex Needs and Safeguarding) to join our maternity team.

This rewarding role focuses on providing compassionate, trauma-informed support to women and birthing people experiencing complex health, social and safeguarding needs during pregnancy and the postnatal period. Working across community and hospital settings, you will play a vital role in helping families access the right support at the right time, promoting positive outcomes for women, babies and their wider family networks.

As a key member of the maternity team, you will work alongside midwives, safeguarding professionals, children's services, early help teams and a range of partner agencies to deliver personalised care and support for families experiencing vulnerability, disadvantage or safeguarding involvement.

We are looking for an individual who is compassionate, adaptable and non-judgemental, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be confident in building therapeutic relationships, managing a diverse workload, and supporting families through what can often be challenging and emotionally complex situations.

This role requires regular travel across a variety of settings, including hospital sites, clinics, family centres and service users' homes.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Maternity Support Worker, you will:

• Provide practical, emotional and trauma-informed support to women and families during the antenatal and postnatal period.
• Support women and birthing people with complex health, social and safeguarding needs to access maternity care and wider support services.
• Undertake home visits, community-based appointments and hospital-based support interventions.
• Act as a point of contact for families, offering guidance, signposting and support to access appropriate services and community resources.
• Work collaboratively with midwives, health professionals and partner agencies to coordinate care and improve outcomes.
• Support the identification of barriers to accessing maternity services and help implement reasonable adjustments to improve accessibility.
• Assist with birth planning, hospital passports and preparation for parenthood.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes by recognising concerns, escalating appropriately and participating in safeguarding supervision and multi-agency working.
• Support maternity clinics and undertake clinical tasks within scope of practice, including venepuncture, newborn blood spot screening, neonatal observations and infant feeding support.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service audits, quality improvement projects and data collection activities.

About us

Why Work With Us

Working within our maternity service offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to families experiencing adversity, vulnerability and complex life circumstances.

You will be part of a supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, personalised and trauma-informed care. We are passionate about reducing health inequalities and ensuring every family receives the support they need to achieve the best possible outcomes.

We actively promote learning, innovation and professional development, offering opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in safeguarding, public health and specialist maternity care.

This role is ideal for someone who shares our commitment to compassionate care, values collaborative working, and is motivated to help families create positive and sustainable change during one of the most important periods of their lives.

Find out more about why you should join us, click here.

Job summary

Our Workplace Team is looking for a skilled and motivated Estates Carpenter to join us on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your carpentry and joinery expertise to help maintain and improve environments where patients receive care and staff deliver essential services every day. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring our estate remains safe, functional and welcoming for patients, visitors and colleagues.

Do you have:

• A Level 3 BTEC, City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry and/or Joinery, or equivalent training and industry experience?

• A completed apprenticeship in a carpentry or joinery discipline?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Estates Carpenter, you will undertake a wide range of carpentry, joinery and general building fabric maintenance activities across both clinical and non-clinical areas. No two days are the same, and you'll be involved in everything from repairs and alterations to planned maintenance projects, helping to ensure our hospital estate remains operational, safe and fit for purpose.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a visible difference every day and where you can be part of a supportive team that helps deliver outstanding healthcare services, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake reactive and planned carpentry, joinery and building fabric maintenance works across our Trust
• Undertake fire door inspection, maintenance and associated repairs to support fire safety compliance.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to doors, locks, ironmongery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, fixtures, fittings and building fabric assets.
• Respond to maintenance requests generated via the Estates Helpdesk and CAFM system within agreed response times.
• Diagnose building fabric defects and undertake appropriate repairs to maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Assist with minor works, refurbishment projects, and accommodation alterations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and job completion information using Trust CAFM systems.
• Liaise professionally with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues to deliver a customer-focused maintenance service.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, building fabric and other Estates colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Estates Maintenance services and the overall resilience of the Trust estate.

Shift details:

• The shift rota will be 7.15am - 6.00pm, 4 days per week (Monday - Friday) with 1 rolling rest day, or 5 days per week 7.5 hours per day.
• On-call duties and overtime duties may be required by this role therefore, we ask for some flexibility to carry out maintenance tasks and emergency calls outside normal clinical times.

About us

Our Estate Team are a welcoming group who will be happy to support you and offer training to help you feel comfortable in a clinical environment.

We understand how important life is outside of work and want to ensure you have a great a work life balance. We'll support you, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

Care to join us?

Please note:Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-8155739-CORP-B

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Please see job description for full scope.

Job description Job responsibilities Your role is a key part of the Estates Delivery function, working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected. Please see job description for full scope.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• BTEC/City&Guilds or equivalent training to minimum level 3 plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Fire Door inspection qualification and experience
• Health & Safety Qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• oExperience of multi skilled building fabric/carpentry trades acquired through training / experience
• oExperienced in the use of IT based control systems
• oEvidence of recent and relevant CPD
• oExperience in fire door maintenance and repair
• oKnowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety
• oHolds a current driving licence
• oExperience of maintenance and repair of commercial/public properties or similar and equipment

Desirable

• Knowledge of works within hospital environments
• Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential BTEC/City&Guilds or equivalent training to minimum level 3 plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience Desirable Fire Door inspection qualification and experience Health & Safety Qualification Knowledge and experience Essential oExperience of multi skilled building fabric/carpentry trades acquired through training / experience oExperienced in the use of IT based control systems oEvidence of recent and relevant CPD oExperience in fire door maintenance and repair oKnowledge / awareness of asbestos, water, electrical and mechanical safety oHolds a current driving licence oExperience of maintenance and repair of commercial/public properties or similar and equipment Desirable Knowledge of works within hospital environments Knowledge of NHS Technical Guidance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We're offering a full-time, permanent opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Manager to take ownership of our building fabric and drainage maintenance services. Working a 5-day week, you'll be the driving force behind a responsive, reliable and technically strong service that keeps our estate running smoothly.

You'll lead a committed team, providing guidance, support and day-to-day coordination to ensure work is delivered safely and effectively. You'll also manage external contractors, making sure their work meets our standards and contributes positively to the wider Estates operation.

If you're a confident leader with a passion for high-quality maintenance and a proactive approach to problem-solving, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make an impact.

There may be similar roles available within the our department, and we encourage you to apply for all positions that match your skills and interests.

Main duties of the job

• Provide senior operational leadership within the Estates Department, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused Estates service across a complex healthcare environment.

• Lead and manage a dedicated Estates team, promoting a culture where service quality, statutory compliance, safety and strong financial stewardship are central to all activities.

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors by overseeing the effective delivery of building, infrastructure and maintenance services in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance, ensuring maintenance tasks, planned works and reactive responses are delivered efficiently, professionally and in accordance with Trust standards.

• Support the development and delivery of Estates operational plans, contributing technical expertise and operational insight to ensure the estate is safe, sustainable and fit for purpose.

• Provide operational support to capital projects, ensuring works are coordinated effectively, risks are managed, and project outcomes align with service needs.

• Manage financial, workforce and performance arrangements, ensuring budgets are controlled, resources are used effectively and performance targets are met.

• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, clinical teams and external partners, ensuring clear communication and a responsive, solution-focused approach.

About us

Our Workplace Team is a warm, supportive and friendly group who will welcome you from day one. You'll be joining colleagues who are passionate about what they do and committed to helping you feel confident and comfortable in a clinical environment, with full training and ongoing support provided.

We know how important life outside of work is. That's why we're dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance, so you never miss out on the moments that matter most.

Take a look at ourinteractive staff booklettwhere you can discover more about our benefits, culture and why our people choose to build their careers with us.