Job Description

The closing date is 10th Sep 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 8/9/2025

Job summary

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Assistant Practitioner/ Nurse Associate Taunton and West Somerset District Nurses:



We are looking for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing associates. You will be working as part of the Taunton and West somerset District nursing team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients in providing high quality and compassionate care for people with nursing need within the Community that are in their own homes.



Our Band 4 Practitioners work at a level above that of healthcare support workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health for people.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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To provide healthcare to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse. This care will involve physical care and activities which promote health and wellbeing for patients



To work as part of a team, delivering health care that focus on the direct needs of the patient



To work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the registered nurse



To provide planned nursing care and treatment to patients in the community as assessed by the registered nurse



To undertake reassessment of Waterlow, MUST and falls assessments as delegated by the Team Leader or registered nurse



To undertake a range of clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent to undertake, including:

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

#

Essential

Please refer to the job description.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For help with your application, contact:

Jessin John


jessin.john@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823343039

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2589

Job locations

Bridgwater Community Hospital

Bower Lane

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 4GU


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA