Staff Nurse-8B Stroke Unit
The closing date is 9th Jun 2026
Anticipated Interview date(s) June 6, 2026
Job summary
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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 Medical Nurses all across Somerset to work at Yeovil District Hospital.
As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you so choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make.
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 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.
Informal visits/chats always welcome \- contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!
This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses.
Main duties, tasks \& skills required
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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
About us
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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
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.
Job description
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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
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Qualifications
Essential
Degree or equivalent in nursing.
Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
Desirable
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Experience
Essential
Have a commitment to continuous professional development
Have experience in a relevant clinical setting
Desirable
Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students
Additional Criteria
Essential
SKILLS \& ABILITIES
Maintain clinical competences as outlined in appendix A of job description
Able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
PLANNING \& ORGANISING SKILLS
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Developed physical skills for clinical procedures, including manual dexterity and accuracy
SUPPORTING BEHAVIOURS
To carry out this role successfully the post holder needs to be fully aware of and adhere to Trust values.
Kindness Respect Teamwork
OTHER
Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
There may be a requirement to travel to other sites as required for example for training or to meet a temporary need
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:
Sharon El Fetouaki
sharon.el\-fetouaki@somersetft.nhs.uk
01935606079
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32073\.00 to £39043\.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full\-Time
Reference number
184\-OL\-OR\-5009
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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