Community Nurse Frome

Somerset Nhs Foundation Trust; Frome; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a District Nurse based in Frome, with flexible hours and a supportive multidisciplinary team. The role requires an autonomous, patient‑centered nurse with strong communication skills and a commitment to high standards of care.

We welcome newly qualified nurses and can offer a preceptorship to support your career development within the NHS framework and agenda for change practices. A car and mileage allowance are provided for NHS business.

Qualifications

• Current UK professional registration (NMC) is required.
• Experience or training in community nursing is desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Autonomously manage patient care pathways and develop care plans.
• Deliver clinical nursing duties including assessment, medication administration, wound care, and palliative care as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomous practitioner

Clinical decision making

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Tools

NMC Code

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

Community Nurses work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to patients. The Community 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.

The Community Nurse will take responsibility of the patient’s care pathway and non clinical duties in the absence of the Team Leader. They will have the understanding to address complex problems in their day-to‑day work, reporting concerns to a Team Leader.

You’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 management and many more. You’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 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.

Details

Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 184-OL-YE-6027
Job locations: Frome Medical Practice, Enos Way, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2FH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Community Nurse will be able to work effectively as part of a team and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required. Community Nurses will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace including the standards in the NMC Code, Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives.

Please see job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Coaching and/or mentorship training

Desirable

• Community nursing experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Knowledge of physical health needs or know where to access appropriate advice

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Lottie Cruse, [e-mail], 07796102382

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