Practice Nurse - Symphony Flex / Zero Hours Contract
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Job summary
Are you a Practice Nurse looking for locum shifts / ad hoc hours, working under a 'zero hours' contract?
Symphony are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurses to join Symphony Flex, our in-house locum agency.
We are looking for friendly, supportive Nurses to join our GP teams across Somerset. Symphony have 16 practices from Wincanton down to Dulverton and many towns and villages in between.
We welcome applications from experienced practice nurses, newly qualified nurses and other registered nurses keen to transition into primary care on a flexible, zero hours basis.
What can Symphony can offer you?
- Full mentorship and training support including guidance from experienced clinicians and opportunities for professional development.
- Structured induction and ongoing education to help you build confidence and competence in practice nursing skills.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment where your wellbeing and growth are valued.
- Opportunities across multiple Somerset practices urban, rural, and coastal locations available.
If you are ready to make a difference in local primary care and develop your skills in a nurturing environment - apply today!
Hourly rate: £18.64 - £21.76 per hour, plus the option to join the NEST pension scheme and other benefits.
This is a rolling advert, so applications will be checked on a regular basis. If you want to get in touch, before you apply, please email:
SHS.recruitment@somersetft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patient population, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, wound care, and more.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
- A passion for providing high-quality, patient-centred care
- Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role
About us
Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.
Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).
Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.
Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.
Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).
We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£18.64 to £22.76 an hour - hourly rate will be offered based on experience.
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
E0215-PNFLEX02-2026
Job locations
Barrington House
Yeovil
Somerset
BA202hl
Employer details
Employer name
Symphony Healthcare Services Limited
Address
Barrington House
Yeovil
Somerset
BA202hl
Employer's website
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