The closing date is 7th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) 14/07/26
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Job summary
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have a Community Staff Nurse position available in the Street team, based at West Mendip hospital but you will be expected to cover the whole area (Street, Glastonbury, Wells and surrounding areas)
Our service covers the urban and rural areas of West Mendip, from the Mendips to Ashcott. These positions are dayshifts and are usually 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm. You'll also work some twilight shifts per week (2pm-10pm) and weekends on a rotational rota, which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments. There are no night shifts. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance and part-time hours will be considered.
You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.
If you're a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of nurses and support staff. We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses, where we can offer you preceptorship to support and guide you in your new role.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
As a community RN, you'll provide care to patients in their homes, managing a range of complex health issues and collaborating with various other disciplines.
You'll develop a broad range of nursing skills, including IV medication administration, palliative and end-of-life care, complex wound management, catheter and continence care, diabetes management, PICC line care, medication administration, and drain tube management.
You'll need to make autonomous clinical decisions and create holistic care plans, with the support of your colleagues and Team Leaders. Comprehensive training and guidance will be provided by our dedicated Clinical Lead nurse and ACP.
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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. 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.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Registered nurse degree or equivalent
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Desirable
Practice assessor qualification
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Experience
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Essential
Previous RN experience or supervised placements
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Desirable
Previous community experience
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Full driving licence
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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:
Lucy Culliford
[email protected]
03001245602
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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-5267
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Job locations
West Mendip Community Hospital
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