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 of 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. 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 teamwork approach, and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team. Informal visits/chats are 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 of the job
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 while 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 Trust's 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
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:
1. Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
2. NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
3. Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
4. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Essential
1. NMC level 1 registration
2. Ability to recognise a deteriorating patient and escalate accordingly
3. Minimum of 6 months post registration experience in an acute care setting.
Desirable
1. Mentorship course
2. Venepuncture/Cannulation Training
3. An understanding of critical illness
Experience
Essential
1. Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English language skills
2. Problem solving and decision making skills
3. Ability to interpret complex data
4. Ability to use IT devices
5. Ability to plan and manage a fluctuating workload ensuring care is delivered in an efficient and effective manner
6. Ability to manage own workload and learning
7. Ability to stand for long periods of time
8. General fitness to move patients and equipment around the unit and hospital
9. Ability to use manual handling devices following specific training
10. Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
Desirable
1. Previous Endoscopy Experience
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
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