Staff Nurse-Triscombe Ward

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Staff Nurse for Triscombe Ward, an older persons unit. The role offers flexible hours across days, nights and weekends with full-time and part-time options.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team, supported by training and development opportunities. The post requires a Degree in Nursing with active NMC registration and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree in nursing and active NMC registration.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).
• Experience in hospital/nursing care settings and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a high standard of evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and teamwork to support patient care.
• Lead in the absence of senior staff and contribute to clinical leadership.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

CPD commitment

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Job description

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? We are looking to recruit a staff nurse for Triscombe Ward-older persons unit. 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. We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which does include days, nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available. You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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, whist 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.

Degree or equivalent in nursing Registered Nurse with active NMC registration, Have a commitment to continuous professional development Have experience in a relevant clinical setting Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students, Experience of working with patient group, understanding the fundamental challenges that present with patient cohort Knowledge of dementia, delirium, Parkinson's disease and how they vary in relation to approach, treatment and management Understanding of importance of outstanding end of life care, and role within team Practice Supervisor / assessor training, Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Developed physical skills for clinical procedures, including manual dexterity and accuracy. Understanding of Quality Improvement and development to enhance patient safety., Quality Improvement training / qualification. Enhanced clinical skills.

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.