Montacute Ward (North) – Staff Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Role

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Montacute North is a specialised 22-bed unit delivering complex and high-quality care for people with vascular needs under the Surgical Services Group. The team manages acute and planned admissions, advanced wound care, vascular pain, and coordinated discharge planning.

We are looking for compassionate and driven nurses to join our multidisciplinary team. This role involves rotational shift work, including nights and weekends, with flexible part-time and full-time options.

We encourage informal visits — contact us to discuss the role or arrange a visit.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care.
• Use established departmental systems for daily patient care and collabor-
  ative teamwork.
• Communicate sensitively with patients, families, carers and colleagues.
• Contribute to discharge planning and continuity of care.
• For experienced Band 5 nurses: take clinical and leadership responsibility in the absence of senior team members.

Professional Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Ability to communicate in English (written & verbal).
• Analytical and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and staff.
• Competency in electronic records, documentation and basic IT tools.

Desirable Experience

• Vascular nursing experience and clinical leadership experience.
• Experience of mentoring or supporting junior staff.

Personal Attributes & Expectations

We’re looking for nurses who are:

• Compassionate, professional and patient-focused.
• Adaptable and able to work independently and within a team.
• Able to manage time effectively and stay calm under pressure.
• Respectful of diversity and inclusive in practice.
• Physically capable of the demands of nursing duties.

Immigration & Visa Information

This role welcomes applications from those requiring visa sponsorship.
To work in the UK health service under the Health and Care Worker visa, you must meet eligibility criteria including an NHS employer’s sponsorship and minimum pay thresholds

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can consider applicants needing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to work in the UK. For general Skilled Worker route 

Professional Registration

All nurses must hold current UK professional registration with the NMC.
Information on joining the register and application process 

Overseas trained nurses may need to complete language assessments, a computer test (CBT) and a clinical exam (OSCE) as part of registration

Pre-employment Checks

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess any criminal convictions

Your employer may also ask for overseas police certificates if you have lived outside the UK for 12+ months in the past decade.

Why Choose Somerset?

The Trust offers:

Flexible working options
NHS Pension scheme
Generous annual leave and work-life balance support
Professional development pathways and training
Access to the Blue Light Card for savings and leisure benefits

Living in Somerset means access to rolling countryside, scenic coastlines, and easy travel to Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and London — all while enjoying more affordable housing and excellent schools.

How to Apply

Before applying, read the full job description and person specification, and make sure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience match the role criteria.