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
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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