Staff Nurse - MIU

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a community urgent care staff nurse to support our Emergency Nurse Practitioners in our busy MIUs. East Somerset Community Urgent Care service has approximately 53,000 attendances a year over our 3 units. If you would like to expand or learn new skills enjoy variety and caring for patients of all ages and acuity including trauma and illness this will be the post for you

Main duties of the job

Are you a band 5 staff nurse looking for a challenge in a new exciting role within our Minor Injuries Unit at Frome

No two days are the same!

The role involves initial assessment , wound care, assessment, and closure , plastering, administrating medication under PGD, and assisting the Nurse Practitioners in their role.

As a dynamic team with a broad scope of advanced practice including both injury and illness, we embrace variety and the challenge of learning something new every day.

As part of your interview, you will be required to show the following: Proof of any essential qualifications stated on the Job Description, proof of NHS payslip if coming from another NHS Organization and all ID to prove your identity and Right to Work (More details will follow for successful applicants invited to interview)

Please note - the advertised posts are based at Glastonbury . If you seek any clarification please contact us on 07924434732

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-EA5408495

Job locations

East Somerset Minor Injury Service

Enos way Frome

Frome

BA6 8JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a supportive senior nursing and management team who actively encourage innovation and education in order to achieve the highest standards of care and have a comprehensive CPD program.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a supportive senior nursing and management team who actively encourage innovation and education in order to achieve the highest standards of care and have a comprehensive CPD program.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • trauma course or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • A&E or MIU experience
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • trauma course or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • A&E or MIU experience

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

East Somerset Minor Injury Service

Enos way Frome

Frome

BA6 8JD


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Somerset Minor Injury Service

Enos way Frome

Frome

BA6 8JD


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Managerial Lead

Hannah Coleman or Tracy Hill

Hannah.Coleman@somersetFT.nhs.uk

07919217962

Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-EA5408495

Job locations

East Somerset Minor Injury Service

Enos way Frome

Frome

BA6 8JD


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