Senior Frailty Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 5 days ago

Job Description

The closing date is 10th Nov 2026

Anticipated Interview date(s) 11/11/26

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Senior Registered Nurse (SRN) seeking a new opportunity? We have Community Staff Nurse positions available within the team, based at Shepton Mallet. however, whichever base you choose the team cross-cover the whole area.

Our service covers the urban and rural areas of West Somerset, from the Quantock Hills to Exmoor. These positions are dayshifts and are usually 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm. You'll also work one in four weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments. There are no night shifts. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance and part-time hours will be considered.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

If you're a qualified SRN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including key responsibilities, essential criteria, working arrangements, and additional information relating to the 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.

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including key responsibilities, essential criteria, working arrangements, and additional information relating to the post

Person specification

### Qualifications

#### Essential

Registered Nursing degree

Registered with the Nursing Council

Relevant Post graduate study in leadership or clinical study related to clinical care

Teaching qualification or equivalent experience

Non-medical prescribing, or willingness to work towards

### Experience

#### Essential

Applicants should be able to demonstrate proven experience in managing a team, providing clinical leadership, and supporting staff to achieve excellent standards of care

Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell patients in their own homes and wider community environments

Understanding of working as part of a MDT

#### Desirable

Enhanced understanding of Frailty conditions such as heart failure

### Additional Criteria

#### Essential

Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands

Must drive a car with business insurance

#### Desirable

Understanding of SFT HR policies and processes

### 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 Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

### For help with your application, contact:

Sharon Poole

[email protected]

07771390121

### Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

### Band

Band 7

### Salary

£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly

### Contract

Permanent

### Working pattern

Full-Time

### Reference number

184-OL-BL-6112

### Job locations
Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset

BA4 4PG

Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset

TA6 4GU

South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset

TA13 5EF

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