Job Summary
Are you a Registered Sick Children's Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care to babies, children, and young people?
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Paediatric Team on a fixed-term, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and child-centred service, caring for patients aged 0--18 years with a wide range of acute and chronic physical and mental health needs. In this rewarding role, you will use your clinical expertise to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based care. You will play a vital role in supporting children and their families, helping them navigate their healthcare journey while making a genuine difference to their lives every day.

Main Duties of the Job
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated paediatric team where your skills, compassion, and commitment will have a lasting impact on children, young people, and their families.

You will care for patients with a diverse range of healthcare needs, from acute illness and long-term conditions through to complex care and end-of-life support. No two days are the same, and you'll be part of a team that is committed to delivering the highest standards of family-centred care.

You'll work collaboratively with doctors, allied health professionals, healthcare support workers, and other colleagues to ensure every child receives safe, effective, and personalised care. Your ability to build trusting relationships with patients and families will be just as important as your clinical expertise, helping to create positive experiences during what can often be difficult circumstances.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to develop your leadership skills by supporting students and junior team members, acting as a role model for professional practice, and taking charge of the ward where appropriate. You will also contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and the implementation of best practice, helping to shape and enhance services for the future.

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 Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to babies, children, and young people.
• Assess patient needs, develop personalised care plans, and evaluate outcomes to achieve the best possible results.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognise deterioration, and take appropriate action to ensure patient safety.
• Administer medication safely and accurately in line with professional standards and best practice.
• Work closely with families, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate exceptional patient care.
• Provide guidance, support, and reassurance to patients and their families during what can often be challenging times.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and students, helping to create a positive learning environment.
• Take responsibility for maintaining accurate clinical records and high professional standards.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the continuous enhancement of patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential:

• Degree or equivalent in nursing.
• Registered Sick Children's Nurse

Experience
Essential:

• Have a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Have experience in a relevant clinical setting.

Desirable:

• Previous experience supervising junior colleagues or students.

Additional Criteria
Essential:

• Have a good knowledge and understanding of current nursing practice and national guidelines.

Desirable:

• Understanding of audit and quality improvement processes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.