Community Nurse Shepton Mallet

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

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's District Nursing team in Shepton Mallet seeks a newly qualified or experienced nurse to join our friendly multi-disciplinary care team. You will manage a caseload and work as part of a larger network with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams.

We operate 8am–10pm, seven days a week (evenings, weekends, bank holidays) with a shift pattern; driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a nurse with excellent communication skills and motivation to deliver high-quality community care.
• Ability to manage a caseload within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary care team in the community.
• Coordinate care with Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams.
• Cover hours 8am–10pm, seven days a week as required; discuss flexibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse registered

Job description

Come and join our fantastic District Nursing team in Shepton Mallet, Central 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. A driving licence and access to a car is essential