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Nurse Associate East South Somerset WincantonWe are looking for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing associates. You will be working as part of the Wincanton and East somerset District nursing team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients in providing high quality and compassionate care for people with nursing need within the Community that are in their own homes.Our Band 4 Practitioners work at a level above that of healthcare support workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health for people.

To provide healthcare to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse. This care will involve physical care and activities which promote health and wellbeing for patientsTo work as part of a team, delivering health care that focus on the direct needs of the patientTo work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the registered nurseTo provide planned nursing care and treatment to patients in the community as assessed by the registered nurseTo undertake reassessment of Waterlow, MUST and falls assessments as delegated by the Team Leader or registered nurseTo undertake a range of clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent to undertake, including:

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.

• Foundation degree in health care or Higher National Diploma in health care at Level 5 of the Regulated Qualification Framework
• Registered Nursing Associate on theNMC Register
• Competency in the core skills for this post
• Previous experience of working within community healthcare

• Previous experience of working within community healthcare

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.