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Registered Nurse Acute

NHS Professionals Limited

Plymouth, PL6 8DHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£16.40 to £26.24

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 October 2026

10 days left

Job description

Trust info University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. ...

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.

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute 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.

Trust info

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides comprehensive secondary and tertiary healthcare to people across the southwest peninsula. The Trust works within a network of other hospitals to offer a range of specialist services such as kidney transplant, cardiothoracic surgery and neonatal intensive care and high-risk obstetrics. As a regional specialist Teaching Hospital, the Trust also provides comprehensive training and education for a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Located in Plymouth, enjoy an amazing quality of life, with the fantastic location by the sea and the dramatic expanse of Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop. The sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound and adjacent rivers also offer the perfect location for a huge range of water-based activities from sailing, paddle boarding, wakeboarding and more.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a general nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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.

A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute 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.

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 youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

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.

Apply Today

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.

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.

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 youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

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.

Apply Today

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.

Experience

Essential

  • 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 youll need
  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute 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.

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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 youll need
  • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute 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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

16 October 2026

Last checked

20 October 2026

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About the employer

NPL
NHS Professionals Limited

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