Community Nurse Frome

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bishop's Frome; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a District Nurse to join our Frome-based community care team. Newly qualified or experienced nurses will work within a friendly multi-disciplinary setting, delivering patient-centered care in the community.

You will manage a caseload, liaise with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams, and cover 8am–10pm shifts as part of the out-of-hospital model. A driving licence and own car are required, with mileage allowance provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Newly qualified nurses welcome and supported via preceptorship.
• Must have driving licence and own car for visiting patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload within district nursing service.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and Primary Care Networks.
• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the community.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Come and join our fantastic District Nursing team in Frome. East Mendip, Somerset.

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Nurse to work as part of our friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary care team. You must be an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and motivated in your approach to care delivery to ensure we maintain a high-quality service for our patients.

You will be supported to manage a caseload and working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary multi agency team, liaising closely with our Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out of hospital model of care.

The community nursing service is commissioned to provide services between 8am and 10pm, seven days a week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants will be required to work a shift pattern within these hours as part of the role although flexibility can be discussed.

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

If you're 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 a preceptorship to support and guide you in your new role.