Job Description

The closing date is 5th Sep 2025

Job summary

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Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?


Staff Nurses work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. The Staff Nurse is an autonomous practitioner who is responsible for the holistic assessment of both complex and simple care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and delegation of care where appropriate to other members of the team. They will support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person-centred goals.


We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include evenings and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available.


You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.


Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!


This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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o provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.



To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.



Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care

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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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

appropriately registered with the professional body as per post requirement.


relevant degree or equivalent qualification.


evidence of continuing professional development.




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Desirable

leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course.


non-medical prescriber.


coaching and or mentorship training.

Experience

#

Essential

appropriately registered with the professional body as per post requirement.


relevant degree or equivalent qualification.


evidence of continuing professional development.




#

Desirable

substantial experience in the required setting.


demonstrate clinical and managerial leadership ability.


experience of working in multi-agency services.


ability to undertake the higher level clinical skills required for the specialist area.

Additional Criteria

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Essential

The ability to communicate in a professional way with people at all levels of understanding either face to face, on the telephone, email or written communication.


To maintain professionalism with a patient focussed approach, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members. Have the ability to manage own time and remain calm in challenging situations.


Being compassionate with our patients, carers, relatives and colleagues remaining sensitive and empathetic.


Being compassionate and open-minded treating our colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.

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:

katie Ross/Sarah Wright


katie.ross@somersetft.nhs.uk


07966306211

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

31049.00 to 37796.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2971

Job locations

Harrison House



Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2PX