Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and skilled Band 6 Midwife to join our Maternity Services team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. In this rewarding role, you will provide high quality, personalised and evidence-based care to women, birthing people and their families throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will support the delivery of safe and equitable maternity care across both hospital and community settings, whilst promoting informed choice, physiological birth where appropriate, and positive outcomes for women, babies and families.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside midwives, obstetricians, anaesthetists, neonatal colleagues, health visitors, safeguarding teams and other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will also contribute to mentoring students and junior staff, service improvement initiatives and the ongoing development of maternity services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide the full range of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women, birthing people and their babies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes, ensuring care is safe, evidence-based and woman-centred.
• Promote physiological birth and support women and birthing people to make informed choices throughout their maternity journey.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to complications, clinical deterioration and obstetric emergencies, escalating concerns when required.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of maternal and neonatal care.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to student midwives, newly qualified staff and support workers.
• Act as an advocate for women and families, ensuring dignity, respect and safeguarding principles are embedded in practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust standards and professional requirements.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives and incident reporting activities.
• Contribute to the delivery of a 24-hour maternity service, including participation in the on-call rota.

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 summary

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Paediatrics team at Yeovil District Hospital. As an integral member of the ward and outpatient team, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care and support to babies, children and young people aged 0-18 years.

You will play a vital role in supporting children and their families throughout their healthcare journey, helping to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. This rewarding role involves assisting with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical duties, ensuring patients' dignity, wellbeing and safety are maintained at all times.

The post includes a flexible shift pattern covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays in line with service requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Assist children and young people with activities of daily living, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort at all times.
• Undertake clinical observations including temperature, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, urinalysis, weight and height measurements, reporting findings appropriately.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to children and families, including supporting patients during investigations and procedures.
• Assist with feeding, hydration monitoring and accurate recording of fluid intake and output.
• Support the delivery of care plans and promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records using both paper and electronic systems.
• Escort patients to departments such as X-ray and Theatre when required.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children and their families.
• Participate in safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people.
• Support the induction and supervision of new staff and students as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote outstanding patient care and positive patient experiences.

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 summary

We're looking for passionate, dedicated individuals who genuinely want to make a difference. If you bring compassion, expertise, and a positive outlook to your work, you'll feel right at home on Rowan Ward.

Rowan Ward is a 15-bed, mixed-gender acute mental health ward based at the Summerlands Site in Yeovil, with an integrated Health-Based Place of Safety. Proudly AIMS accredited and recently reaccredited, we are committed to delivering high standards of care. With an additional purpose-built acute ward currently in development, this is an exciting time to join a service that is growing, evolving, and investing in the future.

Your Role as a Band 5 Staff Nurse

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adults experiencing acute mental health challenges. You'll work collaboratively and creatively, using approaches centred on engagement, recovery, and proactive care to enhance both patient experience and outcomes.

Why Join Us?

We believe that when our staff feel supported, they thrive-and so do our patients. That's why we offer:

• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Regular supervision and annual appraisal
• Psychology-led reflective practice groups
• A wide range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career

If you're looking for a role where you can develop, feel valued, and truly make an impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs.
• Act as a named nurse / keyworker for designated service users, coordinating care and contributing to recovery planning.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Promote therapeutic engagement, risk management and positive clinical outcomes.
• Support and supervise junior staff, students and healthcare support workers.

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 summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a new opportunity? We have a Leg Ulcer Nurse position available within the team, based at 7 different locations across West and East Somerset, which includes Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea, Taunton, Wellington, Minehead, Shepton Mallett and Wells. You will be expected to cover all 7 clinic locations.

Our service covers the urban and rural areas of West Somerset, from the Quantock Hills to Exmoor. These positions are dayshifts only and are 8.30am-4.30pm. There are no late, weekend or night shifts. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit each clinic location. 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 nurse looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of nurses and support staff. We also welcome applications from newly qualified nurses, where we can offer you preceptorship to support and guide you in your new role.

If you are a qualified nurse, currently looking for a new exciting and rewarding challenge within the community, please look no further and apply today!

Main duties of the job

As a community Leg Ulcer nurse, you'll be giving a high standard of care to patients dealing with venous, arterial and mixed aetiology leg ulcers.

You'll develop a broad range of nursing skills, including doppler assessments, compression therapy, applying compression garments, giving a comprehensive holistic assessment and managing Well Leg Clinics.

We are an integrated team with the Vascular Department at Musgrove Park Hospital, working closely with them to ensure our patients get a high standard of care.

You'll need to make autonomous clinical decisions and create holistic care plans, with the support of your colleagues and Team Leaders.

You will be expected to work independently in each clinic location, with the occasional help from an experienced HCA.

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 summary

We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in the Emergency Department.

Full/Part-time hours are available with a variety of shift patterns.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

As well as this, if you are successful in this Band 2 role, you will be supported to complete your Band 3 competencies within the year (12 months), which would then enable you to move into a Band 3 position.

You may be considered for a Band 3 role if you meet the minimum criteria. Please enquire at interview if you feel that you do.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

In the Emergency Department, we also provide supplementary training to enable you to perform a variety of clinical skills which exceed the duties of the Trust HCA role.

Such skills include, performing ECGs, venepuncture (blood sampling), cannulation (getting IV access) and other specialist equipment such as bladder scanning and point-of-care testingThere will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 Exeterjust 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.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year Progression to Band 3 when all competencies completed

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5914

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Please ensure that you read all sections of this advert as within our ED, we expect our HCAs to be trained and able to perform additional skills and duties beyond those outlined in the Job Description. Please ensure that your Supporting Statement mentions any of these skills if you have been qualified to perform them by an NHS Trust hospital.

Please note, the Job Description attached to this advert also contains the Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities 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.Please ensure that you read all sections of this advert as within our ED, we expect our HCAs to be trained and able to perform additional skills and duties beyond those outlined in the Job Description. Please ensure that your Supporting Statement mentions any of these skills if you have been qualified to perform them by an NHS Trust hospital.Please note, the Job Description attached to this advert also contains the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a secondary education. (A-Levels or Level 3 Equivalent)

Desirable

• Care Certificate (Skills for Care)
• In-house training may be offered to be undertaken within an agreed timescale.
• Vocational Level 2 Healthcare qualification or be prepared to undertake within an agreed timescale.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
• Basic keyboard skills and a basic understanding of how to access emails and use digital systems effectively.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Work well in a busy environment.
• Be adaptable/flexible.
• Good time-keeping.
• Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.
• Flexible approach to work pattern.
• Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times.
• Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment.
• Show initiative but also be able to follow instruction as required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a secondary education. (A-Levels or Level 3 Equivalent) Desirable Care Certificate (Skills for Care) In-house training may be offered to be undertaken within an agreed timescale. Vocational Level 2 Healthcare qualification or be prepared to undertake within an agreed timescale. Experience Essential Previous experience in a healthcare environment. Basic keyboard skills and a basic understanding of how to access emails and use digital systems effectively. Additional Criteria Essential Work well in a busy environment. Be adaptable/flexible. Good time-keeping. Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Flexible approach to work pattern. Demonstrate respect for confidentiality at all times. Proven experience of successfully working in a team environment. Show initiative but also be able to follow instruction as required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working as part of the Somerset Faster Diagnosis team, the post holder will play a key role in ensuring the timely and effective management of patients referred on a suspected cancer pathway and those accessing services through the team's self referral pathway's. The role will support patients throughout their diagnostic journey and helping to deliver high quality, patient centred care.

The role will contribute ensuring patients receive a diagnosis or have cancer excluded within the 28 day faster Diagnosis standard.

You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits and chats are always welcome. Contact us today to discuss the position in more details or organise for you to come and visit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake initial patient assessment and triage in line with agreed protocols and standard operating procedures and escalating concerns & complex cases to senior members of the team as appropriate. This may include telephone consultations, reviewing referrals, arranging investigations within agreed pathways, and ensuring timely progression through the diagnostic process. The post holder will provide information and support to patients and carers, acting as a key point of contact during the diagnostic pathway. They will work closely with primary and secondary care services, cancer teams, admirative staff and other healthcare professionals to ensure pathways are coordinated and patients receive a high quality experience.

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 summary

Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a fresh challenge within Forensic Mental Health?

Ash Ward is a low secure inpatient service offering a safe, structured and therapeutic environment for individuals requiring specialist forensic mental health care. We focus on meaningful risk assessment, risk reduction, rehabilitation and supporting patients as they work towards returning to the community.

In this role, you'll deliver high-quality forensic mental health nursing care to individuals with mental disorders who have displayed offending behaviours or who present a significant risk to others. Your expertise will play a key part in helping patients progress through their recovery journey.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll provide comprehensive assessment and treatment to men of working age, working collaboratively to deliver a recovery focused model of care. Teamwork, communication and a genuine commitment to patient wellbeing are essential.

We're passionate about supporting your development, offering access to a wide range of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally.

You'll work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends, and may occasionally support other areas of the Trust to meet service needs.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will ensure your transition into the ward is both positive and rewarding.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialised psychological assessments for service users with complex mental health needs.
• Contribute to psychological formulations and care planning.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based and psychologically informed interventions.
• Work within a psychology and trauma-informed framework to support recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, service users and carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.
• Participate in audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Receive and make effective use of regular clinical supervision.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) to join our Mental Health Rehabilitation Services team within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Clinical Associate Psychologist, you will play an important role in improving the mental health and wellbeing of people accessing rehabilitation services. Working within a psychology and trauma-informed model of care, you will undertake specialised psychological assessments, contribute to bespoke clinical formulations, deliver structured evidence-based interventions, and participate in research and service improvement activities.

You will work as a semi-autonomous practitioner, managing your day-to-day clinical work independently whilst receiving regular supervision and support from a HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Clinical Associate Psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality psychological care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery-focused outcomes.

Based within the Rehabilitation Pathway, you will work closely with service users, carers, psychology colleagues, recovery partners and wider health and social care professionals to provide compassionate, person-centred and evidence-based interventions.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialised psychological assessments with individuals who may present with complex and enduring mental health needs.
• Contribute to the development of psychological formulations to inform care planning and treatment delivery.
• Deliver structured, evidence-based and psychologically informed interventions, both individually and in groups, appropriate to your training, competence and experience.
• Work with service users within a psychology and trauma-informed framework to promote recovery and improve mental wellbeing.
• Conduct psychological and psychometric assessments and observations, under the guidance of a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Assess and manage clinical risk in consultation with supervising psychologists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, carers and families.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, statutory agencies, and voluntary sector partners to support positive outcomes.
• Contribute to audit, research, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver training, support and psychologically informed guidance to colleagues and partner agencies where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce professional reports and correspondence in line with Trust standards.

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 summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient team on Rydon Ward 1 at the Wellsprings Hospital site in Taunton.

You will be a key member of the inpatient multidisciplinary team, working within a recoveryfocused service and playing a central role in promoting high standards of clinical care. This role requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to teamwork and the ability to support and develop others.

Working closely with the Ward Manager, Clinical Service Manager and other Clinical Leads, you will provide consistent clinical leadership across the ward and deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

Rydon Ward 1 is a 15bed acute inpatient ward providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of working age experiencing acute mental health needs. The ward works closely with specialist mental health doctors, nurses, therapists and the Home Treatment Team. The service mainly supports people living in the Taunton area and also accepts admissions for serving members of the military.

Main duties of the job

• Provide visible clinical leadership within the ward, promoting high standards of nursing care and recoveryfocused practice
• Coordinate, deliver and maintain safe, effective and personcentred care for all patients on the ward
• Deputise for the Ward Manager and support the daytoday management of the ward
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to plan, review and deliver care
• Support, supervise and develop Band 5 nurses and other junior staff
• Act as a role model for professional practice in line with the NMC Code
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, Mental Health Act and capacity requirements are met
• Promote effective communication with patients, carers, relatives and partner agencies
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activity

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 summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join the team on the Beacon day unit and contribute to the provision of a high standard of evidenced based practice and ensure the safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) to our oncology and haematology patients. You will be required to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to develop the practical skills required to work within this speciality whilst reflecting the units philosophy of care.

Starting as a band 5, we'll provide you with training and support to progress to a band 6 role over time. We value our RNs highly. Development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised to ensure you achieve the skills necessary to obtain competency to deliver SACT. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly on a rota basis Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

As a SACT Staff Nurse, you'll deliver patient care, 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.

We are looking for someone with a team work approach and who is able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of the team.

Please get in touch to discuss the position in more detail and arrange an informal visit

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 summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient team on Rydon Ward 1 at the Wellsprings Hospital site in Taunton.

You will be a key member of the inpatient multidisciplinary team, working within a recoveryfocused service and playing a central role in promoting high standards of clinical care. This role requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to teamwork and the ability to support and develop others.

Working closely with the Ward Manager, Clinical Service Manager and other Clinical Leads, you will provide consistent clinical leadership across the ward and deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

Rydon Ward 1 is a 15 bed acute inpatient ward providing assessment and treatment primarily for adults of working age experiencing acute mental health needs. The ward works closely with specialist mental health doctors, nurses, therapists and the Home Treatment Team. The service mainly supports people living in the Taunton area and also accepts admissions for serving members of the military.

Main duties of the job

• Provide visible clinical leadership within the ward, promoting high standards of nursing care and recoveryfocused practice
• Coordinate, deliver and maintain safe, effective and personcentred care for all patients on the ward
• Deputise for the Ward Manager and support the daytoday management of the ward
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to plan, review and deliver care
• Support, supervise and develop Band 5 nurses and other junior staff
• Act as a role model for professional practice in line with the NMC Code
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management, Mental Health Act and capacity requirements are met
• Promote effective communication with patients, carers, relatives and partner agencies
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance activity

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 summary

Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to develop your career in oncology and haematology?

This post is suitable for a Band 5 who is not SACT trained or a currently SACT chemotherapy nurse Band 6 with a period of training

Join our dedicated team at Oncology and Haematology Day Unit, based at St Margaret's Hospice Yeovil where we deliver

high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals affected by cancer across Somerset. We are a nurse led unit with excellent

patient feedback, providing specialist care to patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT).

The Unit has 12 treatment chairs, a phlebotomy/PICC clinic and outpatient clinic rooms. We operate Monday to Friday

including bank holidays and offer clinical supervision and professional development. If you have the skills and experience,

we are looking for, come and be part of our committed team delivering exceptional patient care.

SACT/Chemotherapy experience is not necessary and these skills can be taught, you will be supported to complete the

UKONS SACT passport, and will be expected in time to undertake an accredited SACT module as part of this role.

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 of the job

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you'll play a vital role in providing evidence based care, supporting patients through their treatment journey, and working closely with a

multidisciplinary team. You'll also have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment administration, PICC line management,

venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, Venesection and Supportive Therapies.

The ideal candidate will be chemotherapy competent and have extensive experience in caring for oncology and haematology patients, however training can be provided

for all of this for the right candidate. You'll be responsible for assessing patients' fitness for treatment, conducting toxicity assessments, administering SACT and

supportive treatments. As part of our supportive and forward thinking team, you'll provide expert oncology and haematology nursing services to patients, families and

health professionals.

You will contribute to education, training, quality improvement, audits and service development projects.

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.

At St Margaret's Site there is also Free Parking onsite.