The closing date is 17th Oct 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) 30/10/2025
Job summary
Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?
Our Nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to be an integral member of the GOPD team.
Can you provide patient centred care on a daily basis in the outpatient setting understanding the philosophy that the outpatients department is the 'window of the hospital'. If you can then we would love to hear from you.
Band 5 post holders will also provide clinical and managerial leadership of the GOPD in the absence of the Senior Sister and Senior Staff Nurse. We support learners on their chosen pathways, so experience of providing mentorship would be advantageous.
We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis.
You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.
Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visit
This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
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.
Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Qualification
Entry onto Nursing and Midwifery Council Register
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
Registered Nurse Training
Desirable
Previous Outpatients Experience
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:
Kathryn Smyth
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-3359
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA