Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse-9B

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

As a healthcare professional, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, evidence based nursing care, assessing patients/clients and developing or implementing appropriate care programs across various settings. Your role includes maintaining accurate records and providing expert advice to support patient well-being.

Key responsibilities include carrying out essential nursing procedures and ensuring high standards of care. You may also supervise and mentor staff or students, offering clinical guidance as needed, take the role of nurse in charge when required. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in health promotion by providing information and advice to support overall patient health.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-4709

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in nursing
  • Registered Nurse with active NMC registration

Desirable

  • Knowledge of diabetes management.

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience in a relevant clinical setting

Desirable

  • evidence of continuous professional development

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Have a good knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice and national guidelines

Desirable

  • Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in nursing
  • Registered Nurse with active NMC registration

Desirable

  • Knowledge of diabetes management.

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience in a relevant clinical setting

Desirable

  • evidence of continuous professional development

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Have a good knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice and national guidelines

Desirable

  • Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students

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

Helen Townson

Helen.Townson@somersetft.nhs.uk

07990776684

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-4709

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Supporting documents

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