Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Ward Based Band 5
The closing date is 23 July 2026

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. As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you so choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make. 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 which does include nights and weekends. We have full time and part time hours available. 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
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.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 184-OL-BL-5152
Job locations: Wincanton Community Hospital
Dancing Lane
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9DQ
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and delegate care for patients within the inpatient ward.

To be responsible for own personal safety and have knowledge of Trust policy regarding safeguarding of patients and staff.

To be aware of budget implications and manage resources effectively.

To manage own time effectively, demonstrating flexibility to meet service requirements over the 24-hour working period.

The post holder will act as a Team Leader for a team of approximately five members of nursing staff on a daily basis. In the absence of a more senior nurse or Matron the Band 5 nurse will need to take charge of the hospital on a Rota basis covering unsocial hours such as evening's weekends and bank holidays, this will increase the number of staff that the Band 5 nurse will oversee. There could be unforeseen emergencies situations that arise which the Band 5 nurse would need to lead.

The Band 5 Nurse will lead a team of nurses to care for a number of patients and will hold responsibility for ensuring that the patient care needs are met.

To initiate the appraisal process with junior staff nurses and HealthCare Assistants to continue the evaluation process & education needs of staff development as directed by the Ward Manager.

To contribute to Staff induction program and the continuing education of preceptorship and newly qualified staff /new Trust staff / student nurses/ cadet Nurses and work experience students. To promote an informative educational environment this will aid effective communication between the two parties.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
• Registered Staff Nurse
• Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements.

Desirable

• Teaching / Assessor qualification

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experiences as a registered Nurse
• Experience of working in multi-agency services.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training.

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Wincanton Community Hospital
Dancing Lane
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9DQ
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hiring Manager
Amy Faithfull
amy.faithfull@somersetft.nhs.uk
01963828444