NHS
Community Nurse (Frome)
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Job Description
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- 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
- Relevant degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
- Substantial experience in the required setting
- Coaching and/or mentorship training
- Relevant degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
- Substantial experience in the required setting
- Coaching and/or mentorship training
Job summary
Come and join our fantastic District Nursing team in Frome. East Mendip, Somerset.
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed 1 year contract for a newly qualified or experienced Nurse to work as part of our friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary care team. You must be an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and motivated in your approach to care delivery to ensure we maintain a high-quality service for our patients.
You will be supported to manage a caseload and working as part of a larger multi-disciplinary multi agency team, liaising closely with our Primary Care Networks and Neighbourhood Teams as part of the out of hospital model of care.
The community nursing service is commissioned to provide services between 8am and 10pm, seven days a week, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Applicants will be required to work a shift pattern within these hours as part of the role although flexibility can be discussed. A driving licence and access to a car is essential.
Main duties of the job
Community Nurses work as part of a team providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. The Community Nurse is an autonomous practitioner who is responsible for the holistic assessment of both complex and simple care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care and delegation of care where appropriate to other members of the team. They will support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person centred goals.
The Community Nurse will take responsibility of the patient's care pathway and non --clinical duties in the absence of the Team Leader. They will have the understanding to address complex problems in their day-to-day work, reporting concerns to a Team Leader.
The Community Nurse will be able to work effectively as part of a team and will always act within the limits of their competence, knowing who to ask for help and support as required. Community Nurses will operate within agreed ways of working, following the relevant standards, policies and protocols used in their workplace including the standards in the NMC Code, Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses and midwives.
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:
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
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-2543
Job locations
Frome Medical Practice
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Additional Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Additional Criteria
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Frome Medical Practice
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frome Medical Practice
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
Employer's website
About the company
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