Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Somerset is seeking qualified or newly qualified nurses for various hospitals, including Musgrove Park and Yeovil District. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills to ensure high-quality patient care. Flexible working options are offered alongside generous annual leave and a focus on career development. Candidates will benefit from the NHS pension scheme and exclusive discounts through the Blue Light Card.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Focus on career development

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified nurse.
• Experience in a hospital environment.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork approach

High standard of nursing care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? Our Nurses are real life health care heroes and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust.

This opportunity is for Surgical or Medical Nurses all across Somerset. There are options to work at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and any of our community hospitals – you tell us your preference! As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career, meaning if you so choose, there will be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be.

You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available.

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care, to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, while reflecting the philosophy of care. To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi‑disciplinary approach to patient‑centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy. Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient‑centred, evidence based nursing care.

This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses. Informal visits/chats always welcome – contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

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
• 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.