Main Outpatient Staff Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Outpatients nursing team at Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Hospital

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive team members. The roles will involve working to run clinics along with the doctors, assisting with procedures, giving medications, applying dressings, ensuring documentation is completed, and performing observations on selected patient groups

The Main Outpatients department offers a friendly, supportive, innovative and progressive environment where you will be encouraged to develop your advanced clinical skills and competencies

The post is for 33 hours per week (this is negotiable)The Main Outpatient service covers five days per week, Monday to Friday

The successful candidate will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and professionally, with further training in house to develop your skills and knowledge around our multiple and varied outpatient clinics

This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses

For further details or the opportunity to come and discuss the role please contact

Tora Ludbrook, Senior Sister - tora.ludbrook@somersetft.nhs.uk

or

Alison Morris, Sister - alison.morris@somersetft.nhs.uk

01935384269

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.

Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care.

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.