Living Better Complex Care Nurse

Job summary

We are recruiting a complex care nurse to our existing team to deliver the West Somerset Primary Care Network's Living Better project. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse interested in improving patient outcomes by working on a dynamic project developed to meet the needs of a changing healthcare environment.

The post will be based at our neighbourhood hub in Williton Community Hospital and is a community-based role covering the West Somerset practice's areas.

You will support patients, their families and carers to establish personalised care planning goals, encourage self-management and support independent living. You will be responsible for planning, proactively monitoring and anticipating the changing needs of patients on your caseload, co-ordinating care across all parts of the health and social care system, working alongside the expanding PCN, neighbourhood team and GP practice, being an advocate for cross organisational working.

This post will be hosted by Somerset Foundation trust as the employer. Service delivery will be managed by the West Somerset Primary Care Network and Living Better team.

The post available is for 28-37.5 hours depending on the candidates preference. We are in the enviable position of being able to provide a substantial period of shadowing the previous post holder who will be retiring.

For further information, please contact PCN manager kerry.westcott1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

You will support patients, their families and carers to establish personalised care planning goals, encourage self-management and support independent living. You will be responsible for planning, proactively monitoring and anticipating the changing needs of patients on your caseload, co-ordinating care across all parts of the health and social care system, working alongside the expanding PCN, neighbourhood team and GP practice, being an advocate for cross organisational working.

This post will be hosted by Somerset Foundation trust as the employer. Service delivery will be managed by the West Somerset Primary Care Network and Living Better team.

The post available is for 28-37.5 hours depending on the candidates preference. We are in the enviable position of being able to provide a substantial period of shadowing the previous post holder who will be retiring.

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.