Staff Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Band 5 Registered Nurse – Medical Wards
Yeovil District Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £31,049 – £37,796 per year (Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or part-time available – flexible rota including nights and weekends
Location: Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 4AT

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse (RGN) — whether newly qualified or with some solid hospital experience — ready to make a real difference in patient care?

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, our nurses are truly at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for compassionate, skilled professionals to join our integrated team at Yeovil District Hospital, specifically in our medical wards.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment. As a fully integrated Trust, we encourage rotation across different sites and specialties (if you’re interested), helping you build a wide range of skills and experience. We see our people as our most valuable asset and invest heavily in your development.

What You will be Doing

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, and truly patient-centered care every day.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, involving patients and their families/carers in decisions, in line with our commitment to patient and public involvement.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships and continue developing your specialist practical skills.
• For those with more experience at Band 5 level, step up to provide clinical and managerial leadership when senior team members are away, empowering colleagues to deliver excellent care.

Who we’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Nursing and active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience in a relevant clinical/hospital setting.
• Solid understanding of current nursing practices and national guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills, a genuine team spirit, and the ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience supervising students or junior staff.

Why join us at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

We genuinely care about your wellbeing and career progression. You’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working patterns to help you balance life and work.
• The NHS pension scheme for your future security.
• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Prioritised training and development opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card for great discounts on shopping, dining, travel, and more — plus other NHS perks.

We’re proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcome applications from everyone.

Living and working in Somerset

Yeovil and the surrounding area offer the best of both worlds: stunning countryside, beautiful coastlines, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty right on your doorstep. You’re also within easy reach of vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter — and London is just a couple of hours away. With good schools and more affordable housing than many other parts of the UK, it’s an ideal place to build your career and life.

Next steps

Informal visits and chats are always encouraged — we’d love to show you around and answer any questions!
Please contact Christy Abraham at christy.abraham@somersetft.nhs.uk to arrange a visit or discuss the role in more detail.

For full details of the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attached job description and person specification on the original advert. When applying, make sure your supporting statement clearly shows how your skills and experience match what we’re looking for.

This role is open to current UK-registered nurses. It is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and follows the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. We also welcome applications from those needing Skilled Worker sponsorship (visit UK Visas and Immigration for details).

Reference number: [As per original advert]
Come and be part of a team that truly values its nurses — we can’t wait to hear from you!