Staff Nurse-9B
The closing date is 18th Oct 2026
Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC
Job summary
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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.
Main duties, tasks \& skills required
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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.
In addition, you will support and mentor junior colleagues and students, helping to foster a positive and inclusive team environment. 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. There will also be opportunities to take on responsibility for coordinating the ward and acting as nurse in charge, with appropriate support.
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.
Experience
Essential
Experience of working within a clinical healthcare environment (including student placements for newly qualified nurses).
Understanding of delivering evidence\-based nursing care.
Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
Evidence of Continuous professional development
Desirable
Previous experience in acute medicine elderly care or urgent care.
IV therapy and venepuncture skills.
Discharge planning.
Additional Criteria
Essential
Compassionate and patient\-centred approach to care.
Commitment to maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect.
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
Resilient and able to work effectively in a busy ward environment.
Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement.
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
mark Wilkins
mark.wilkins@somersetft.nhs.uk
07748584534
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32073\.00 to £39043\.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part\-Time, Full\-Time
Reference number
184\-OL\-OR\-6002
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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