Job summaryWe are looking for a full time Staff Nurse with experience of working in a hospital environment to join this established team. Development and training within this role will be offered. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly which includes nights and weekends.Applications are invited from enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking professionals who have experience of working in a team. With the patient at the Centre of all you do, you will require good communication skills, be assertive and provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of the ward Sister.We are confident that once youve seen what we can offer you wont want to leave informal visits and chats always welcome.If you are ready for a new adventure, with different scenery and a committed friendly team then you would love to work with us.Main duties of the jobMinehead Hospital boastsstate of the art facilities in a fabulous rural location. We are situated on the coast in beautiful West Somerset, we offer excellent staff facilities including staff dining room with a south facing balcony, largefree staff car park and modern changing facilities.The ward has 19 inpatient beds set out as single rooms and two four bed bays. Each room has an on suite and overhead hoist system. All modern facilities. We have a specially designed room for end of life care. We offer rehabilitation and subacute medical intervention.About usAs an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDetails of the job and main responsibilities can be found in the job description which is attached. For more information on the role or for an informal chat, please contact Hayley Welsh.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialOutstanding careListening and leadingWorking togetherRelevant degree or equivalent qualificationAppropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements.DesirableTeaching / Assessor qualificationExperienceDesirableSubstantial experiences as a registered NurseDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSomerset NHS Foundation TrustAddressMinehead Community HospitalLuttrell WayMineheadSomersetTA24 6DFEmployer's websitehttps://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)