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 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.

Come along to our next event and speak with professionals from a wide range of specialties, and some events offer slots to book an interview where appropriate. We’ll advertise these on the individual job adverts to give you plenty of time to prepare.

Find out more about our latest events below. 

Apprenticeship Careers Event: 11 February

Apprenticeship Careers Event: 11 February

Make a difference as an Apprentice at the Royal Devon

Whether you're starting out, switching careers, or advancing your expertise, there’s something for everyone - from GCSE to degree-level qualifications.

The Royal Devon’s People Development & Education Service will be joined by Exeter College, Petroc, Learn Devon, the University of Birmingham, the University of Bolton, the University of Exeter, and the University of Plymouth who will be on hand to answer questions.  

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.

Event  details

Tuesday 11 February, 5.00pm - 7.30pm, The RILD, RD&E (Wonford), Exeter, EX2 5GL

There's no need to register - pop along to find out more!

Newly Registered Nurses 2025 - Eastern services

Newly Registered Nurses 2025 - Eastern services

Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2025?

Join the Royal Devon team where you'll be supported and nurtured in your first registered role. 

Our careers 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.

Exeter event:
Saturday 25 January, 9.00am - 12.30pm
The RILD Building
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford)
Barrack Road,EX2 5DW

Apply below to be considered for an interview

  • Adult and Dual Registered Nurses click here
  • Child Registered Nurse click here

Newly Registered Nurses 2025 - Northern services

Newly Registered Nurses 2025 - Northern services

Qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 2025?

Join the Royal Devon team where you'll be supported and nurtured in your first registered role. 

Our careers 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.

Barnstaple event:
Saturday 18 January, 9.00am - 12.30pm
Seamoor Unit
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park, EX31 4JB

Apply below to be considered for an interview

  • Adult and Dual Registered Nurses click here
  • Child Registered Nurses click here

Nursing in the community event

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.

Careers Roadshow

Medical Work Experience (Exeter) 2025

Medical Work Experience (Exeter) 2025

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, RDUH
  • Dr Helen Clark, Clinical Sub Dean, University of Exeter Medical School
  • Trust work experience team

The applications for the 2025 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 Junior Doctors to find out about “the life of a Junior 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.

Thank you”  Quote from a student who attended the week.

Find out more and register

Allied Health Professionals, Pathology, & Pharmacy careers events

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?

Come to our Allied Health Professional (AHP), Pathology, and Pharmacy careers event to learn about a range of healthcare careers!

Find out more

Search for vacancies

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. 

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