Community Staff Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse for Community Staff Nurse positions based in Yeovil. The role involves providing patient care in their homes, managing complex health issues, and developing nursing skills. Flexible working options are available, along with opportunities for career development and a generous benefits package. Applicants must have a valid nursing qualification and a car to visit patients. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment, apply now.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Nurse with a valid license.
• Car driver with own vehicle for home visits.
• Open to both experienced and newly qualified nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in their homes.
• Manage complex health issues collaboratively.
• Develop holistic care plans autonomously.
• Receive training from Clinical Lead nurses.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

IV medication administration

Palliative care

Wound management

Diabetes management

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have Community Staff Nurse positions available within the team, based in Yeovil. Our service covers the urban and rural areas of East South Somerset. The shifts include day shifts and are usually 8am‑4pm, 9am‑5pm or 10am‑6pm. You'll also work one twilight shift per week (2pm‑10pm) and one in three weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments. There are no night shifts. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work‑life balance and part‑time hours will be considered. 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients in their homes, managing a range of complex health issues and collaborating with various other disciplines.
• 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.
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and create holistic care plans, with the support of colleagues and Team Leaders.
• Receive comprehensive training and guidance from two dedicated Clinical Lead nurses.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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.