Careers events
A career where you can Make a Difference
We regularly open our doors to welcome people interested in discovering more about the wide range of NHS career options available here at the Royal Devon.
Our recruitment and careers events are a great way to find out more about your chosen profession and meet your potential team. Not only will you have a chance to ask questions and learn more details about career pathways, you’ll also discover our excellent development opportunities, bespoke support packages and first-hand experience of what it’s like to work with us.
Find out more about our latest events below.
Newly Registered Nurses 2026 - Recruitment Support & Interview events
Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2026?
Join the Royal Devon team where you'll be supported and nurtured in your first registered role.
Our recruitment support and interview events provide a relaxed environment to meet some of our team, learn about the different departments, and our nationally recognised preceptorship programme and buddy scheme.
As part of your preceptorship, you'll receive protected time to study and be assigned a preceptor to help guide you. Your preceptorship portfolio will also count towards degree or master's credits if you wish to continue your education, and we will provide you with career development support to help you plan for the future.
Save the dates!
- Barnstaple interview event: Thursday 22 January 2026
- Exeter interview event: Saturday 31 January 2026
NHS Careers at Exeter College Apprenticeship Hub
With over 350 careers in the NHS, there’s a choice for everyone.
Considering your future career can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options. If you're thinking of a career change, knowing how to transfer your skills to a new sector can be challenging. That’s why we’ve launched the NHS Careers Hub with Exeter College.
Alison, our Career Development Lead, will discuss your goals, recommend courses, and guide you through the diverse career opportunities in patient-facing roles or behind the scenes.
Next NHS Careers Hub, Wednesday 28 January 2026
Can't make this date, or the appointments are fully booked?
Don't worry, we'll share our next NHS Careers Hub date soon. If you have booked an appointment and can no longer make it, please cancel your booking as soon as possible to allow others to attend.
Apprenticeship Week Careers Fair
Whether you're starting out, switching careers, or advancing your expertise, there’s a career for everyone at the Royal Devon. One pathway we have available is apprenticeships.
Apprenticeships allow you to earn while you learn, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience. Learners get the chance to gain nationally recognised qualifications in a diverse range of careers including customer service, HR, marketing, nursing, team leadership, podiatry, and many more.
More details to follow closer to the event.
Careers Fair - Save the date!
Tuesday 10 February, 5.00pm - 7.00pm, The RILD, RD&E (Wonford), Exeter, EX2 5GL
There's no need to register - pop along to find out more!
Healthcare Support Worker
Are you passionate about people and looking to start a career in Healthcare? Or maybe you have some Healthcare experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), get paid while you learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
Medical Work Experience (Exeter) 2026
An exciting and inspirational work experience programme, open to year 12 students from local colleges and sixth forms aspiring to attend medical school.
A collaboration between
- Dr Ray Sheridan, Director of Medical Education, Royal Devon
- Dr Helen Clark, Clinical Sub Dean, University of Exeter Medical School
- Trust work experience team
The applications for the 2026 event will open in the new year, but in the meantime if you have any questions or would like to go on our expressions of interest list please email rduh.workexperience@nhs.net
This incredible opportunity includes
- shadowing Consultants/Doctors across the Trust, in surgery, clinics, ward rounds, research and training
- learning how to assess a patient using clinical skills
- introduction to our state-of-the-art SIMS suite
- specialist workshops from Professors, Consultants, and Clinical professionals showcasing insights into key advances in health
- talks from Doctors to find out about “the life of a Doctor” and the opportunity to ask lots of questions
“I just wanted to say thank you very much for providing such an interesting, inspiring and informative work experience week! I cannot wait to be back in the future, and the week only fuelled my passion for medicine even more as well as opening my eyes in new fields and the more day-to-day of working in hospital.” Quote from an attendee.
Nursing in the community event
Are you a Registered Nurse passionate about patient care? Want to make a difference in your community? Join our community team for opportunities to widen your skills, gain valuable experience working autonomously, with great career progression. All while being supported in a multi-disciplinary, friendly team, enjoying the lifestyle that living in Devon can offer!
Come along to learn about the different roles available across all of our community locations, meet the team, take a tour and even have an interview if you’ve applied.
Allied Health Professionals, Pathology, & Pharmacy careers events
Unsure of what career path you want to take? Still deciding on your college or university course? Thinking of a career change and don’t know where to start?
Take a look at the wide variety of careers within Allied Health Professionals (AHP), Pathology, and Pharmacy!
We are not holding a careers event this year, but you can still find out about careers here and on our careers social media accounts.
Search for vacancies
Career Gateway is a recruitment system designed to help you easily find and apply for jobs with the Royal Devon.
To get started, simply search our vacancies and you’ll be taken through to create a profile. You can save your details and applications for use later or to apply for other roles.
You can customise your experience with job alerts, and ask us to get in touch if we find a suitable role that matches your skillset. This is ideal for when that perfect career opportunity comes along.