District Nurse Band 5

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a Community Staff Nurse position. This role involves providing nursing care across various locations with flexible daytime shifts, including some twilight shifts and weekends. The ideal candidate should possess a valid RN qualification and a customer-oriented attitude to join a skilled team dedicated to patient care. New nurses are also welcome, with preceptorship offered for guidance.

Benefits

Generous mileage allowance

Flexible working solutions

Preceptorship for new nurses

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN qualification.
• Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle is essential.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide community nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled team.
• Manage a flexible work schedule with emphasis on work-life balance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Flexibility in shifts

Driving skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

Job description

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have a Community Staff Nurse position available within the team, based at Minehead Community hospital and Williton Community hospital. Whichever base you choose the team cross-cover the whole area.

Our service covers the urban and rural areas of West Somerset, from the Quantock Hills to Exmoor. These positions are dayshifts and are usually 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm. You'll also work one twilight shift per week (2pm-10pm) and one in four 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, and 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.