Community Nurse

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity We have a Community Staff Nurse position available within the teams based at Chard Langport South Petherton Ilminster and Crewkerne Our service covers the urban and rural areas of South Somerset 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 currently one in three weekends which includes additional unsocial hours enhanced payments We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work life balance and parttime hours will be considered

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients in their own homes We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business which includes both mileage and depreciation

If you are 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 disciplinesYou'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 managementYou'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.