Job summary Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? We have exciting opportunities for Registered Nurse's to join our team who have a passion for providing urgent care in the patients' home. You will be a dynamic individual who is able to work with unpredictable caseloads to assist in avoiding Hospital Admission's wherever possible. We are seeking proactive Registered Nurses looking for a new challenge to join our Rapid Response Team which provides an Urgent Community Response to both support and provide unplanned short term care interventions to patients in their home environment. The Staff Nurse will be able to work effectively as part of a team and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required. Staff Nurses will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace including the standards in theNMC Code; Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives. 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, 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 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-2163 Job locations Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital Old Wells Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PG 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. 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 Appropriately registered with the Professional body as per post requirements Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training Leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course Coaching and/or practice assessor training PACR trained or willingness to work towards Experience Essential Experience of working in multi-agency services. Experience of practice assessor/supervisor Experience of community experience >1 year Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriately registered with the Professional body as per post requirements Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training Leadership/management programme or prepared to undertake a course Coaching and/or practice assessor training PACR trained or willingness to work towards Experience Essential Experience of working in multi-agency services. Experience of practice assessor/supervisor Experience of community experience >1 year 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital Old Wells Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 4PG Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)