Community Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Taunton is looking for qualified or newly qualified Staff Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. This role involves maintaining care standards, supporting a multidisciplinary team, and leading clinical efforts. The organization values ongoing professional development and offers flexible working hours. Candidates must be registered nurses with the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate compassion in their care for patients and colleagues. Join us and contribute to a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with the professional body.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience in a relevant healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care and maintain high standards.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in care delivery.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership in the absence of seniors.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Leadership abilities

Compassion

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Evidence of continuing professional development

Leadership/management programme

Job description

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 of the job

Provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and develop practical skills required within the speciality, while reflecting the philosophy of care. 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

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 responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Appropriately registered with the professional body as per post requirement.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course.
• Non‑medical prescriber.
• Coaching and or mentorship training.

Experience

• Appropriately registered with the professional body as per post requirement.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.