Ward Nurse - Torbay

18 Week Support is seeking an experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to join their friendly and supportive

team in Torbay and support a large NHS Trust with reducing its

patient waiting list.

Predominantly weekend sessions available (full days)

Excellent day rate (paid via PAYE)

Ongoing sessions available over long duration

Main duties of the job

Predominantly weekend sessions available (full days)

Excellent day rate (paid via PAYE)

Ongoing sessions available over long duration

Location: Torbay

About us

Along with offering an amazing day rate, you can expect the

following from working with us:

Ongoing support and training provided where needed.

Flexible work for when you want to work for us around your

current commitments.

Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see

work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a

button.

Community app that allows you to connect with other clinicians,

share learning and engage with 18 Week Support L&D resources.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£300 a day

PAYE

Contract

Locum

Duration

24 weeks

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

E0341-26-0057

Job locations

Station road

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

18 Week Support has partnered with a specialised and dynamic

NHS Trust in the Dorset region who are looking for experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to assist with their referral waiting lists.

Location: Torbay

Work Pattern: Saturday and Sunday

Shift hours:8:00-18:00 (10 hour shifts)

Duration: 3 months with the view to extend

Why 18 Week Support

As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to

the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to

treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management

solutions.

Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working

relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides

flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.

Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead

physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare

assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an

exceptional patient experience.

We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support

services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by

an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT &

Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral &

Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology,

Clinical Support Services.

Job responsibilities

18 Week Support has partnered with a specialised and dynamic

NHS Trust in the Dorset region who are looking for experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to assist with their referral waiting lists.

Location: Torbay

Work Pattern: Saturday and Sunday

Shift hours:8:00-18:00 (10 hour shifts)

Duration: 3 months with the view to extend

Why 18 Week Support

As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to

the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to

treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management

solutions.

Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working

relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides

flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.

Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead

physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare

assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an

exceptional patient experience.

We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support

services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by

an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT &

Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral &

Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology,

Clinical Support Services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of >1 year working as an Theatres Ward Nurse within the NHS.
• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

Desirable

• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of >1 year working as an Theatres Ward Nurse within the NHS.
• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

Desirable

• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Station road

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

18 Week Support Limited

Address

Station road

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

18 Week Support has partnered with a specialised and dynamic

NHS Trust in the Dorset region who are looking for experienced Theatres Ward Nurse to assist with their referral waiting lists.

Location: Torbay

Work Pattern: Saturday and Sunday

Shift hours:8:00-18:00 (10 hour shifts)

Duration: 3 months with the view to extend

Why 18 Week Support

As the leading provider of clinical insourcing services to

the NHS, 18 Week Support partners with NHS Trusts to reduce referral to

treatment waiting times and provide ongoing clinical capacity management

solutions.

Over the years, 18 Week Support has developed strong working

relationships with over 75 Trusts and Health Boards in the UK and provides

flexible, high-quality, weekend and weekday services.

Every member of our team, from our world-renowned lead

physicians and surgeons to our highly experienced nurses and healthcare

assistants, is committed to providing first-class clinical care and an

exceptional patient experience.

We offer a wide range of clinical specialties and support

services within our innovative insourcing model. Each specialty is managed by

an experienced clinical lead and our Head of Nursing. The services include

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT &

Audiology, Neurology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Urology, Oral &

Maxillofacial Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Radiology, Gynaecology,

Clinical Support Services.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of >1 year working as an Theatres Ward Nurse within the NHS.
• Live within 50 miles of Torbay

Desirable

• Live within 50 miles of Torbay