Job Description

The closing date is 3rd Dec 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 23.06.25

Job summary

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We have exciting opportunity for a Registered Paramedic/Registered Nurse to join our team who has a passion for providing urgent care in patients' home. You will be a dynamic individual who is able to work with unpredictable caseloads to assist in avoiding Hospital Admission's wherever possible.


We are seeking a proactive Registered Paramedic looking for a new challenge to join our Rapid Response Team which provides an Urgent Community Response to both support and provide unplanned short term care interventions to patients in their home environment.


The Paramedic/Registered Nurse will be able to work effectively as part of a team and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required. Paramedic/Nurse will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The Band 5 Paramedic/Nurse is responsible for the holistic assessment of both complex and simple healthcare needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care, responding to clinical need and therapy need, and delegation of tasks where appropriate to other members of the team.


To independently assess, treat, review and discharge service users within the Rapid Response Service.


To work closely with the relatives, enablers, and carers within Somerset to holistically support the service user at home.


The post holder will be expected to work independently but have access to either a registered nurse, paramedic, or therapist for supervision and for development of specific treatment or discharge plans in appropriate situations.


Maintain a caseload of work with the expectation of adding visits to the clinical planner if on-going treatment is required.


The postholder is expected to step up where the Band 6 is absent, including caseload managing and chairing handovers.


The post holder will work as part of a collaborative team and join multi-disciplinary team meetings where necessary.


To support service users on either discharge from Hospital, or Admission avoidance pathways.


To undergo Urgent Community Response assessments with an unregistered or registered member of staff.


To upskill and supervise band 3 and 4 staff and students, ensuring their training and competencies are up to date.

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

Paramedic/Nursing degree


Paramedic with Health Care Professions Council registration/Nurse with NMC pin


Car diver and relevant driving licence




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Desirable

Supervision experience


UCR experience


PACR


Wound care

Experience

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Essential

Experience working within the community and the older population


Independent clinical decision making

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:

Sophy Sneesby


sophy.sneesby@somersetft.nhs.uk


07388960953

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Salary

29970.00 to 36483.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2595

Job locations

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF