Job Requirements/Description
The closing date is 14th Aug 2026
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Job summary
Join our friendly and supportive outpatient nursing team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust as a Registered Nurse. In this role, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in a busy community setting. You will be a professional role model, supporting students and colleagues while maintaining high standards of care. This role involves physical activity including walking and standing, and requires the ability to use manual handling equipment safely. We offer ongoing training to help you develop skills across various clinics, ensuring you feel confident and competent in your role.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
As a Registered Nurse, you will perform comprehensive patient assessments and deliver care tailored to changing health needs. You will work closely with patients, carers, and a multi-disciplinary team to provide family-centred care and respond effectively to urgent situations. You will maintain accurate nursing records and uphold infection control and governance standards. Your role includes supervising others, contributing to service development, and promoting patient dignity, equality, and diversity. Effective communication and teamwork are essential to support smooth department operations and high-quality patient care.
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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.
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Job description
This role requires you to coordinate and prioritise nursing activities daily, ensuring efficient use of clinical and financial resources. You will act as a clinical and professional role model, maintaining compliance with Trust policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety. Your responsibilities include monitoring nursing standards through audits and research, participating in patient and public involvement, and supporting continuous service improvement. You will be expected to demonstrate kindness, respect, and teamwork in all interactions, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
REGISTERED NURSE WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
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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.
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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 applicants.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Katherine Henbest
katherine.henbest@somersetft.nhs.uk
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 5
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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-BL-5163
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Job locations
Wellington Cottage Hospital
Bulford
Wellington
Somerset
TA21 8QQ
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