Job Description

The closing date is 23rd Sep 2025

Job summary

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Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity We have a Community Staff Nurse position available within the teams based at Chard Langport South Petherton Ilminster and Crewkerne Our service covers the urban and rural areas of South Somerset This position includes dayshifts and are usually 8am to 4pm, 9am to 5pm, or 10am to 6pm You will also work twilight shifts 2pm to 10pm and currently one in three weekends which includes additional unsocial hours enhanced payments We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work life balance and parttime hours will be considered


You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients in their own homes We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business which includes both mileage and depreciation


If you are a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career join our friendly and highly skilled team of nurses and support staff We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses where we can offer you preceptorship to support and guide you in your new role

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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As a community RN you'll provide care to patients in their homes managing a range of complex health issues and collaborating with various other disciplines



You'll develop a broad range of nursing skills including IV medication administration palliative and end-of-life care complex wound management catheter and continence care diabetes management PICC line care medication administration and drain tube management



You'll need to make autonomous clinical decisions and create holistic care plans with the support of your colleagues and Team Leaders Comprehensive training and guidance will be provided by our two dedicated Clinical Lead nurses

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Work closely with the Team Leader coordinating the community nursing teams off duties to meet the needs of the community nursing service/workload.


Ensuring all loans of equipment are appropriate and reviewed regularly


Working in partnership with other health care professionals and agencies


Encouraging client independence and empowerment, recognising and respecting their involvement in the planning and delivery of their care


Please see attached job description for more information.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Registered General Nurse


Level One Registration with appropriate registration with the NMC as per post requirements


Full valid Driving Licence




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Desirable

Teaching/Assessing Qualification


Previous Community Experience

Experience

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Essential

Required to develop the knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post


#

Desirable

Experience of working in multi-agency services


Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and to have undertaken post registration training

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Please see attached job description for more information.

#

Desirable

Please see attached job description for more 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 Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Rachel Mather


rachel.mather@somersetft.nhs.uk


07990567123

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

29970.00 to 36483.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2694A

Job locations

Bracken House

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1YA