The closing date is 27th Jun 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) July 6, 2026
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Job summary
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 Surgical or Medical Nurses all across Somerset. There are options to work at Musgrove Park Hospital, Yeovil District Hospital and any our community hospitals! You tell us your preference!
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.
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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
To provide and maintain high standards of care, treatment and investigations for people with primarily chronic medical conditions. All patients are pre-booked to attend with the majority receiving intravenous infusions. This is a 7 day service.
Patients attending have a variety of conditions which mainly fall under the following specialities; rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, haematology and dermatology.
To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality.
To demonstrate Trust values whilst delivering safe and compassionate person centred care, treating patients, service users and their family with consideration and respect.
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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
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Communication and Key working relationship
Planning & Organisation
Analytics
Responsibility for patient/client care, Treatment and Therapy
Policy, Service, Research and Development Responsibility
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and other Resources
Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management
Information Resources and Administration Duties
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Evidence of Qualifications required
Registered Nurse with up-to-date Nursing and Midwifery registration
Willingness to undertake training and develop competencies in the specialist skills
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Desirable
Degree In Nursing
Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance/COSHH/Health and Safety/Infection
Basic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement agenda
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Experience
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Essential
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Desirable
Previous nursing experience in acute medical nursing (newly qualified nurses will be considered- preceptorship program available)
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Communication Skills
Skills and Abilities
Planning and Organizing Skills
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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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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:
Lisa Norman
[email protected]
01935606335
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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
Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-OR-5226
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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