Community Nurse(Copy)

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Chard; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Community Staff Nurse to provide holistic care to patients in their homes across South Somerset. This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work autonomously, alongside offering flexible hours and significant career development support. Applicants must be registered nurses with a valid driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse qualification required.
• Full valid Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous experience in community healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in their homes.
• Develop and manage holistic care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies.

Skills

Autonomous clinical decision-making

IV medication administration

Complex wound management

Diabetes management

Education

Registered General Nurse

Level One Registration with NMC

Teaching/Assessing Qualification

Job description

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity We have a Community Staff Nurse position available within the teams based at Chard Langport South Petherton Ilminster and Crewkerne Our service covers the urban and rural areas of South Somerset This position includes dayshifts and are usually 8am to 4pm, 9am to 5pm, or 10am to 6pm You will also work twilight shifts 2pm to 10pm and currently one in three weekends which includes additional unsocial hours enhanced payments We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work life balance and parttime hours will be considered

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients in their own homes We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business which includes both mileage and depreciation

If you are a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career join our friendly and highly skilled team of nurses and support staff We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses where we can offer you preceptorship to support and guide you in your new role

Main duties of the job

As a community RN you'll provide care to patients in their homes managing a range of complex health issues and collaborating with various other disciplinesYou'll develop a broad range of nursing skills including IV medication administration palliative and end-of-life care complex wound management catheter and continence care diabetes management PICC line care medication administration and drain tube managementYou'll need to make autonomous clinical decisions and create holistic care plans with the support of your colleagues and Team Leaders Comprehensive training and guidance will be provided by our two dedicated Clinical Lead nurses

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

Work closely with the Team Leader coordinating the community nursing teams off duties to meet the needs of the community nursing service/workload.

Ensuring all loans of equipment are appropriate and reviewed regularly

Working in partnership with other health care professionals and agencies

Encouraging client independence and empowerment, recognising and respecting their involvement in the planning and delivery of their care

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Level One Registration with appropriate registration with the NMC as per post requirements
• Full valid Driving Licence
• Teaching/Assessing Qualification
• Previous Community Experience

Experience

• Required to develop the knowledge base in line with the requirements for the post
• Experience of working in multi-agency services
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and to have undertaken post registration training

Additional Criteria

• Please see attached job description for more information.
• Please see attached job description for more information.

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.