Staff Nurse - Children's Unit
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton, TA1 5DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
9 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Children's Unit...
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to children and young people using evidence-based practice.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes.
- Make informed clinical decisions and escalate concerns appropriately to ensure patient safety.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with local and national guidelines.
- Monitor patient conditions, interpret clinical information and respond effectively to deterioration.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers, providing support, education and advice.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care.
- Support safe admission, transfer and discharge planning processes.
- Supervise, support and mentor healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners and student nurses.
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional patient records.
- Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
- Act as nurse in charge when required, coordinating patient care and supporting the wider team.
The Children's Unit provides assessment, care and treatment for children and young people with acute or chronic physical and mental health conditions. As a Registered Children's Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, compassionate and effective care while maintaining professional standards in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code.
You will develop strong therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families, communicating sensitive and complex information in a clear and supportive manner. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, you will ensure patients receive coordinated, holistic care throughout their hospital journey.
The successful candidate will demonstrate sound clinical judgement and be able to recognise and respond to changing patient needs. Responsibilities will include undertaking clinical assessments, delivering treatments and interventions, administering medications, monitoring patient progress and evaluating outcomes to ensure the highest standard of care.
You will contribute to maintaining and improving clinical standards by participating in audits, quality improvement projects, research activity and the implementation of evidence-based practice. The role also includes supporting the development of nursing services through engagement with clinical guidelines, service developments and policy implementation.
As an experienced and professional practitioner, you will act as a role model for colleagues and students, providing supervision, mentorship and constructive feedback to support learning and development within the team.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree or equivalent in nursing.; - Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.; - 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.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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