Job summary
- Main area
- Care of the elderly, complex care, palliative care, rehabilitation.
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 22.5 hours per week (Part time will also be considered)
- Job ref
- 184-IM6231196
- Employer
- Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wincanton Community Hospital
- Town
- Wincanton
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Wincanton Community Hospital
Band 5
Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.
Job overview
Wincanton Community Hospital boasts a fabulous rural location and a great place to work. We are situated in the heart of Wincanton, Somerset, we offer good staff facilities including rest room, free staff car park & changing facilities.
The ward has 14 inpatient beds set out in a mixture of side rooms and ward bays. We offer rehabilitation and sub acute medical intervention.
Main duties of the job
We welcome nurses with a range of experience, from working in nursing homes to working in the community, we will value the skills you'll bring and offer you development and training within the role. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly which includes nights and weekends.
We are interested in hearing from people who are enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking who have experience of working in a team. With the patient at the centre of all you do, you will require good communication skills, be assertive and provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of the Ward Sister.
We are confident that once you’ve seen what we can offer you won’t want to leave - informal visits/chats always welcome.
If you are ready for a new adventure, with different scenery and a committed friendly team then we would love to hear from you!
Working for our organisation
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Registered General Nurse
- Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable criteria
- Teaching /Assessor qualification
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in multi-agency services.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training.
Other
Essential criteria
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chenise Newham
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01963 828448
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