Registered Nurse (Band 5) - Community Urgent Care

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join the Community Urgent Care team. You will deliver person-centred, safe and compassionate care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care in a fast-paced environment.

You'll work with patients and families, administer medications safely, document accurately, and contribute to discharge planning, audits, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in nursing.
• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care and escalate concerns as needed.
• Administer medications safely and document accurately.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and handovers.
• Participate in audits, research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

CPD commitment

Clinical experience

Education

Degree or equivalent in nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (Band 5) - Community Urgent Care

The closing date is 23rd Oct 2026

Job summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference every day? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive community urgent care team.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.. At Somerset NHS, we are committed to supporting your development through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship, and career progression.

We value kindness, respect and teamwork, and are proud to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel supported, and bring their whole self to work. If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and improving patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

As a Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients, ensuring their individual needs are always at the centre of your practice. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, responding to changes in patients' conditions and making sound clinical decisions, escalating concerns where appropriate.

You will work closely with patients, families and carers, providing clear communication, reassurance and education, while collaborating with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and seamless care. The role also involves administering medications safely, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and contributing to safe discharge planning.

You will be encouraged to take part in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing development of services and ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice.

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.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent in nursing.

Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.

Experience

Have a commitment to continuous professional development.

Have experience in a relevant clinical setting.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applications .

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

[e-mail]

01458836494

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working

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