Specialist Nurse or Paramedic
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, EX314JB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-25-1517 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Deterioration & Resuscitation Team (DART) has vacancies for motivated, creative thinkers who can manage their own time, work well as part of a diverse team and feel passionate about all aspects of resuscitation. Are you an aspiring educator? Are you ready to take on the challenge of teaching life support courses to all trust staff, in both adult and paediatric specialties? Training will be given to enable you to deliver Resuscitation Council courses but some previous teaching experience is desirable. The clinical role is continually developing and involves the management of deteriorating patients in a ward environment with the focus again being on the education of ward nurses, healthcare assistants and junior doctors to improve their assessment skills and clinical decision making. Previous experience working clinically in an acute setting will be vital. The role also involves being part of the 2222 emergency team and responding to cardiac arrest, medical emergency and trauma calls. Our service is covered seven days a week. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a Band 6 role within a small, friendly, forward thinking team who will support your development. Informal visits can be arranged by contacting the team directly and we will be happy to tell you more about the role. We have a substantive position and also a secondment available so hours may be negotiable dependant on candidates. Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. We work 0800-1830 seven days a week and also weekday shifts 0800-1600 Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Rachel Toft, Senior Resuscitation Practitioner on 01271 322331 racheltoft@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.