Job summary Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity We have a Community Staff Nurse position available within the team based at Wincanton District Nursing Team Our service covers the urban and rural areas of East Somerset from Wincanton and surrounding rural villages This position includes dayshifts and are usually 8am to 4pm 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm You will also work twilight shifts 2pm to 10pm and one in three weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a worklife balance and parttime hours will be consideredYou'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business which includes both mileage and depreciationIf youre 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 Main duties of the job 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 also work closely with the Hospital at Home team, focused on preventing acute admission. 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 two dedicated Clinical Lead nurses. 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. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 184-OL-BL-2103 Job locations Wincanton District Nurses Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DG Job description Job responsibilities Work closely with the Team Leader coordinating the community nursing teams off duties to meet the needs of the community nursing service/workload. Ensuring all loans of equipment are appropriate and reviewed regularly Working in partnership with other health care professionals and agencies Encouraging client independence and empowerment, recognising and respecting their involvement in the planning and delivery of their care Please see attached job description for more information. Job description Job responsibilities Work closely with the Team Leader coordinating the community nursing teams off duties to meet the needs of the community nursing service/workload. Ensuring all loans of equipment are appropriate and reviewed regularly Working in partnership with other health care professionals and agencies Encouraging client independence and empowerment, recognising and respecting their involvement in the planning and delivery of their care Please see attached job description for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Level One Registration with appropriate registration with the NMC as per post requirements Full valid Driving Licence Desirable Teaching/Assessing Qualification Previous Community Experience Experience Essential Required to develop the knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post Desirable Experience of working in multi-agency services Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and to have undertaken post registration training Additional Criteria Essential Please see attached job description for more information. Desirable Please see attached job description for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Level One Registration with appropriate registration with the NMC as per post requirements Full valid Driving Licence Desirable Teaching/Assessing Qualification Previous Community Experience Experience Essential Required to develop the knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post Desirable Experience of working in multi-agency services Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and to have undertaken post registration training Additional Criteria Essential Please see attached job description for more information. Desirable Please see attached job description for more information. 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Wincanton District Nurses Dancing Lane Wincanton Somerset BA9 9DG Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)