Staff Nurse- Sheppard Ward

Job summary

This opportunity is for a Staff Nurse to come and join us on Sheppard Ward at Musgrove Park.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our committed team on Sheppard Ward, a supportive and dynamic ward specialising in Care of the Elderly. Our patients present with a range of acute and complex medical needs, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a rewarding environment.

As a Band 5 Nurse on Sheppard Ward, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective, and personcentred care. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contribute to assessments, implement individualised care plans, support early discharge planning, and promote a positive patient experience.

What we are looking for:

A registered Nurse (NMC) dedicated to delivering highquality care A compassionate and respectful approach to caring for older adults Excellent communication and teamwork skills The ability to work safely and confidently in a fastpaced ward environment Motivation to develop and enhance your clinical practice

If you have a passion for care of the elderly and want to work in a supportive team where you can truly make a difference to patients and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit!

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care

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.