Job summary
Are you a Practice Nurse looking for locum shifts / ad hoc hours, working under a 'zero hours' contract?

Symphony are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurses to join Symphony Flex, our in-house locum agency.

We are looking for friendly, supportive Nurses to join our GP teams across Somerset. Symphony have 14 practices across 21 sites covering Wincanton to Dulverton and many towns and villages in between.

We welcome applications from experienced practice nurses and other registered nurses keen to transition into primary care on a flexible, zero hours basis.

What can Symphony can offer you?

• Full mentorship and training support including guidance from experienced clinicians and opportunities for professional development.
• Structured induction and ongoing education to help you build confidence and competence in practice nursing skills.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment where your wellbeing and growth are valued.
• Opportunities across multiple Somerset practices urban, rural, and coastal locations available.

If you are ready to make a difference in local primary care and develop your skills in a nurturing environment - apply today!

Hourly rate: £22.41 - £26.34 per hour, plus the option to join the NEST pension scheme.

This is a rolling advert, so applications will be checked on a regular basis. If you want to get in touch, before you apply, please email:
SHS.recruitment@somersetft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patient population, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, wound care, and more.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
• A passion for providing high-quality, patient-centred care
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role

About us
Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £22.41 to £26.34 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: E0215-26-0024
Job locations: Barrington House, Yeovil, Somerset, BA202hl, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full and detailed list of duties and role expectations.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• At least 1 year recent primary / community nursing experience
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Audit
• Research

Desirable

• Health-needs assessment
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered first level nurse (degree or RNDA route)
• Relevant nursing/health degree
• Clinical supervision training and experience

Desirable

• Mentor/teaching qualification
• MSc or equivalent (level 7 related study)
• Advanced nursing specialist qualification

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management
• Resource management
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Local and national health policy
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Patient group directives and associated policy

Desirable

• Knowledge of public health issues in the area
• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Clinical examination skills

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