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Torbay Social Care

Staff Nurse - A&ENHS

Torquay, TQ2 7AA Bank £18.66 to £29.85
Posted 6 March 2026 Closing date 24 September 2026
Torre Rail Station (0.7 miles away) Paignton Bus Station (3.3 miles away)

Job summary

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England,as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Main duties of the job

  • Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
  • Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
  • Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinicalsituations.
  • Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships.

Job description

Job Title: Staff Nurse - A&E

Trust: -Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Location: -Torbay Hospital, Totnes community hospital, Brixham community hospital, Newton Abbot community hospital, Teignmouth community hospital, Dawlish community hospital.

Pay Rates: £18.66 - £29.85

Shift Patterns: Flexible

Trust Info:

We provide health and social care services to our people in their own homes or in their local community. We also run Torbay Hospital (providing acute hospital services) as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.

We support 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 286,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

We are passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive NHS for everyone.

We employ over 6,500 staff, including doctors, nurses, social workers, consultants, and allied health professionals, as well as highly skilled managers, administrators, and technical experts. Our people work in a wide range of settings and locations across our communities, depending on their individual role or circumstances.

Why might this job interest you?

Working as an A&E nurse in the NHS is an incredibly dynamic and rewarding experience. It involves providing urgent medical care to patients in critical situations, requiring quick thinking and expert medical skills. The flexibility in scheduling ensures A&E nurses can manage their work hours effectively, promoting a balanced lifestyle while delivering compassionate and efficient care in fast-paced environments. It's a role that demands resilience, compassion, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in patients' lives during their most vulnerable moments.

What you can add:

  • Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
  • Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
  • Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
  • Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an A&E hospital environment within the last 3 years
  • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

  • Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
  • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
  • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
  • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
  • Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
  • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
  • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
  • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
  • Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

About us

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates andhighly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-lifebalance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current andprospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexualorientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriageand civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and westrongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

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