Staff Nurse- Jasmine Ward

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our ward team. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a fast-paced setting alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development. We offer flexible working options, NHS pension, generous leave and clear career progression within an inclusive, supportive environment.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent in nursing.
• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications safely and maintain documentation.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate when needed.
• Provide education to patients and families and support discharge planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Educación

Degree in nursing

Registered Nurse with NMC

Descripción del empleo

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 ward team.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team. 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.

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. The band 5 should have good understanding about the different discharge pathways and be able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team within the Trust.

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.

Person specification

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.

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Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students

Additional Criteria

Have a good knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice and national guidelines.

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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

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Agenda for Change

Band

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time