Staff Nurse- AMU

Job Overview

Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference every day? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive ward team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

We value kindness, respect and teamwork, and are proud to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, feel supported and bring their whole self to work.

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients, ensuring their individual needs are always at the centre of practice.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, responding to changes in patients’ conditions and making sound clinical decisions.
• Escalate concerns when appropriate and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and seamless care.
• Administer medications safely, maintain accurate and timely documentation and contribute to safe discharge planning.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and students, helping to foster a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Take part in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing development of services and ensuring care is delivered in line with best practice.
• Occasionally coordinate the ward and act as nurse in charge with appropriate support.
• Work Day and Night shifts as required; newly qualified nurses will be considered but not guaranteed.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with Band 5 placement or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible Day and Night shifts.
• Proficient in patient assessment, clinical decision‑making and effective communication with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to medication safety protocols.
• Experience or willingness to mentor juniors and engage in professional development activities.

• Flexible working options to balance work and life.
• Access to the NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security.
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
• Strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.
• Blue Light Card offer for exclusive discounts on shopping, dining and leisure activities.
• Location advantage: picturesque countryside, excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, with easy access to cities such as Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours to London.