Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Paediatric Staff Nurse

The closing date is 08 September 2025

Job summary

Our Trust is on the look-out for talented, caring, enthusiastic Paediatric staff nurses to join our Nurse Bank. We are seeking compassionate and skilled bank nurses to provide daily care for babies, children, and young people (ages 0-18) with a wide range of acute and chronic physical and mental health conditions, including end-of-life care within our Paediatric Departments.

You are required to hold a paediatric professional NMC registration for this role.

The wards also plays a key role in supporting children with long-term conditions as they transition into adult services.

In addition, we work closely with an active outpatients department, home to a dedicated and diverse team of specialists, including paediatric nurses with expertise in oncology, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and the Compass service.

If you're passionate about paediatric care and eager to work in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You should be a motivated, dynamic and caring registered practitioner who is able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice. You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities, with a willingness to learn new skills. You should also thrive on working in a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care.

You will actively engage with the unit's multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring that patients, parents, carers, and families are fully involved in their care journey. This aligns with the Trust's patient and public involvement strategy, which prioritises collaborative and holistic care.

Providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management.

Join us in delivering exceptional paediatric care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions and 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.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.88 to £19.33 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BA-3152

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description including the person specification and Appendix A. 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.

Also attached is our NEW bank candidate booklet, this holds a font of information about our bank recruitment and processes.

You will be welcomed by our substantive team and would be offered supernumerary shifts to orientate you to the wards prior to being counted in the nurse staffing numbers.

Shifts will be sent to the bank and available for booking periodically but also on a last minute basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description including the person specification and Appendix A. 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.

Also attached is our NEW bank candidate booklet, this holds a font of information about our bank recruitment and processes.

You will be welcomed by our substantive team and would be offered supernumerary shifts to orientate you to the wards prior to being counted in the nurse staffing numbers.

Shifts will be sent to the bank and available for booking periodically but also on a last minute basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSCN/RN Child

Experience

Essential

  • Have recent experience in a relevant clinical setting.

Desirable

  • Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
  • Able to lead and work within a Team

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Maintain clinical competences as outlined in appendix A
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSCN/RN Child

Experience

Essential

  • Have recent experience in a relevant clinical setting.

Desirable

  • Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills
  • Able to lead and work within a Team

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Maintain clinical competences as outlined in appendix A
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Lisa Plowman

lisa.plowman@somersetft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£15.88 to £19.33 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BA-3152

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Supporting documents

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