Community Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Staff Nurse (Band 5) responsible for delivering high quality patient care. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, supporting individual patient needs, and offering both full-time and part-time shifts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to compassionate care. Benefits include flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, and generous annual leave, all within a vibrant region that offers a balance of country and city life.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified or newly qualified nurse.
• Ability to provide compassionate care.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and holistic nursing care.
• Support multidisciplinary team in care delivery.
• Deliver patient care using established systems.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork approach

High standard of nursing care

Education

Qualified or newly qualified nurse

Job description

Staff Nurse (Band 5)

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 a holistic assessment of both complex and simple care needs, for the development, implementation and evaluation of care and for 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 to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits and chats are always welcome – contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit! We will 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, whilst reflecting the philosophy of care, you will deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department.

The role requires a multi‑disciplinary approach to patient‑centred care delivery, built on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trust’s 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 senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient‑centred, evidence‑based nursing care.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Why Somerset?

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.

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.