Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust and The Open University are looking for future nurses

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and The Open University are working together to offer people the opportunity to study and train to become a nurse.

Following a successful campaign this summer which resulted in 25 people applying to study their nursing degree with The Open University, the NHS organisation is now looking for its next group of future nurses to apply to study for a BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree from September 2025.

People will be able to study from home without the need to commute to university, and Torbay and South Devon will guarantee all clinical placements across its acute and community settings.

Torbay and South Devon hope this opportunity will attract those who have ever considered nursing or know someone who has, but maybe the time wasn’t right or they didn’t meet the entry criteria.

Applicants will need a GCSE in maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent (such as functional skills level 2) to be considered.

People who have completed healthcare-related modules or qualifications at higher education level within the past 10 years (such as a registered nursing associate, assistant practitioner, a Diploma of Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeship or a degree programme), may be able to count that study towards The Open University’s Pre-Registration Nursing Programme, helping to accelerate their path to becoming a Registered Nurse.

Those interested can find out more about the course, entry requirements, funding arrangements and any other questions by talking to Torbay and South Devon’s clinical education team at open days:

• Tuesday, 10 December, 6-8pm online via MS Teams
• Friday, 10 January, 6-8pm at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital
• Saturday, 11 January, from 10am-12noon at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital
   

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s Chief Nurse, Nicola McMinn said: “Our nurses are the backbone of our NHS and I am incredibly proud to work alongside such a diverse and compassionate team.

“Being a nurse is the best job in the world and I would encourage anyone who has ever dreamt of being a nurse to take their first step towards fulfilling their dream by applying to study with the Open University.

“Growing our nursing and midwifery workforce is incredibly important to ensure that we can continue to deliver our promise of better health and care for all. This is an exciting opportunity for people in Torbay and South Devon to study for their nursing degree without having to commute, meaning they can study alongside any other caring responsibilities you may have.

"We will also guarantee all of your clinical placements with us, giving you a unique insight into providing care for people in our community.”

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