Senior Frailty Nurse
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Senior Frailty Nurse
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
Are you a compassionate Senior Registered Nurse (SRN) seeking a new opportunity? We have Community Staff Nurse positions available within the team, based at Shepton Mallet. however, whichever base you choose the team cross-cover the whole area.
Our service covers the urban and rural areas of West Somerset, from the Quantock Hills to Exmoor. These positions are dayshifts and are usually 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm. You'll also work one in four weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments. There are no night shifts. We offer flexible working solutions where possible to ensure a work-life balance and part-time hours will be considered.
You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. 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 SRN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including key responsibilities, essential criteria, working arrangements, and additional information relating to the post
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
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-6112
Job locations
Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PG
United Kingdom
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
United Kingdom
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including key responsibilities, essential criteria, working arrangements, and additional information relating to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role, including key responsibilities, essential criteria, working arrangements, and additional information relating to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing degree
- Registered with the Nursing Council
- Relevant Post graduate study in leadership or clinical study related to clinical care
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescribing, or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate proven experience in managing a team, providing clinical leadership, and supporting staff to achieve excellent standards of care
- Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell patients in their own homes and wider community environments
- Understanding of working as part of a MDT
Desirable
- Enhanced understanding of Frailty conditions such as heart failure
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
- Must drive a car with business insurance
Desirable
- Understanding of SFT HR policies and processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing degree
- Registered with the Nursing Council
- Relevant Post graduate study in leadership or clinical study related to clinical care
- Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescribing, or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate proven experience in managing a team, providing clinical leadership, and supporting staff to achieve excellent standards of care
- Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell patients in their own homes and wider community environments
- Understanding of working as part of a MDT
Desirable
- Enhanced understanding of Frailty conditions such as heart failure
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands
- Must drive a car with business insurance
Desirable
- Understanding of SFT HR policies and 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PG
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
Sharon Poole
07771390121
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-6112
Job locations
Shepton Mallet Comm Hospital
Old Wells Road
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 4PG
United Kingdom
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
United Kingdom
South Petherton Hospital
Bernard Way
South Petherton
Somerset
TA13 5EF
United Kingdom
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