Complex Care Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Complex Care Nurse to coordinate holistic care across South Somerset, collaborating with GP practices and neighbourhood teams. You will lead comprehensive geriatric assessments, medication reviews and patient education, including safeguarding and clinical governance.

You will undertake home visits in rural settings, working autonomously yet as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, focused on reducing hospital admissions and improving

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Degree in nursing or working towards a degree pathway.
• Mentoring qualification or willingness to work towards mentoring qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive care plans for complex patients.
• Undertake home visits in rural areas and work across multi-agency teams.
• Lead clinical care within a multi-agency framework and contribute to service development.

Skills

Autonomous working

Clinical decision-making

Holistic assessments

Strong communication

Time management

Education

NMC registration (Adult)

Nursing degree or working towards

Mentoring qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Complex Care Nurse within our innovative Complex Care service. You will work across South Somerset, collaborating with GP practices and neighbourhood teams to provide proactive, personalised care for individuals with significant health and social needs. This role is ideal for nurses passionate about holistic, patient-centred care, working autonomously to reduce hospital admissions and improve quality of life. You will be part of a supportive, ambitious team that values kindness, respect, and teamwork every day, As a Complex Care Nurse, you will coordinate and deliver comprehensive care plans using a holistic approach, including comprehensive geriatric assessments and medication reviews. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across primary, secondary, and specialist care services to enable patients' self-management and ensure seamless care. Your role includes supporting patient education, safeguarding, clinical governance, and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will also undertake home visits within rural settings, requiring flexibility and excellent communication skills., This role involves leading clinical care within a multi-agency framework, supporting patients with complex health and social needs. You will develop, implement, and evaluate personalised care plans, liaising with GPs, specialists, social care, and voluntary services. Your responsibilities include delivering evidence-based nursing, promoting patient and public involvement, and maintaining confidentiality and data protection. You will engage in continuous professional development, clinical supervision, and contribute to research and service innovation. The role demands strong leadership, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, alongside a compassionate, patient-focused approach.

• Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience at Band 5 or above in complex care or related specialty.
• Evidence of continuous professional development., Degree in nursing or working towards a degree pathway
• recognised mentoring qualification or prepared to work towards, Demonstrable autonomous working and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working and collaborative care planning.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive holistic assessments including geriatric and medication reviews.
• evidence of good communication skills, Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage own workload, prioritise effectively, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Access to own vehicle and willingness to undertake home visits in rural areas.
• Commitment to NHS values of kindness, respect, and teamwork, IT literacy including use of electronic health records and clinical systems. 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, 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.
• 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., £39959.00 Yearly