Community Nurse Frome

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Generous leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

NHS perks

Mileage allowance

Preceptorship

Job summary

The post is a Community Nurse role within the District Nursing team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, open to newly qualified and experienced nurses. The work involves managing a caseload, making autonomous clinical decisions, and building holistic care plans with Primary Care Networks.

You will liaise with Neighbourhood Teams, support 8am–10pm shifts across seven days, and may have a preceptorship for newly qualified nurses. A car/own vehicle is required for patient visits.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Registered nurse or newly qualified.
• Coaching/mentorship training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments and develop care plans.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and delegate care where appropriate.
• Manage a caseload and oversee patient care pathways.
• Administer medications, including IV medications.
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care and wound management.
• Liaise with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Physical health knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

The post is a Community Nurse role within the District Nursing team in Frome, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, open to newly qualified and experienced nurses. The work centres on managing a caseload, making autonomous clinical decisions, building holistic care plans, and liaising with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams. Cover runs 8am to 10pm, seven days a week including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and the post requires a car for patient visits. Newly qualified applicants can be offered a preceptorship.

What the job involves

• Carry out holistic assessment of complex and simple care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate care plans
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and delegate care to other team members where appropriate
• Manage a caseload and take responsibility for the patient's care pathway
• Take on non-clinical duties in the absence of the Team Leader and report concerns to them
• Administer medication, including IV medication
• Provide palliative and end-of-life care
• Provide complex wound management
• Provide catheter and continence care
• Manage diabetes
• Provide PICC line and drain tube care
• Liaise with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out-of-hospital model of care
• Work to the NMC Code and relevant standards, policies and protocols

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

Registration & licences

• Registered nurse, or newly qualified nurse

Experience

• Coaching and/or mentorship training

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of physical health needs, or knowing where to access appropriate advice

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence and own vehicle for patient visits

Other

• Enthusiastic and motivated approach to care delivery
• Willingness to work a shift pattern between 8am and 10pm, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Nice to have

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Community nursing experience
• Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation

What's offered

• Flexible working options
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Strong focus on career development
• Blue Light Card with discounts on shopping, dining and leisure
• NHS-specific perks inside and outside work
• Generous mileage allowance covering mileage and depreciation for NHS business
• Preceptorship for newly qualified nurses