About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Critical Care team. Applications are welcomed from all Registered Nurses; however, preference will be given to nurses with acute care experience. We particularly encourage applications from those with a background in Intensive Care, High Dependency Unit (HDU), Emergency Department, or other relevant acute clinical settings.
As part of our Level 1-3 Critical Care service, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients, utilising advanced assessment, monitoring, and clinical intervention skills. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will be supported within an environment that values professional development, continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in patient outcomes.
For experienced Critical Care nurses, there will be opportunities to further develop specialist expertise, contribute to service improvement initiatives, support and mentor junior colleagues, and participate in education, research, and quality improvement activities.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, demonstrate clinical excellence, and are committed to upholding the highest standards of patient safety, professionalism, and compassionate practice.
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Main duties of the job
You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients requiring Level 1, 2 and 3 critical care. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care for patients with complex and rapidly changing clinical needs. You will care for patients requiring advanced organ support therapies and use your clinical judgement to recognise and respond to deterioration, ensuring the safe delivery of care within a busy critical care environment.
The successful candidate will:
Deliver safe, compassionate and effective nursing care to critically ill patients and their families.Assess, monitor and respond to changing patient conditions using advanced clinical skills.Care for patients requiring invasive monitoring, mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy and vasoactive medications.Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and optimise patient care.Support patients and their relatives throughout critical illness and recovery.Maintain accurate clinical documentation and professional standards.Support and supervise students, nursing associates and junior colleagues as appropriate.Contribute to quality improvement, audit, patient safety and service development initiatives.Participate in education, training and competency programmes to develop critical care knowledge and skills.Promote a culture of teamwork, learning and continuous improvement.
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 lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC Level 1).
Desirable
Critical Care Course. CC3N STEP Competencies. Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification. ALS certification. Post-registration qualification in critical care or acute care nursing.
Experience Essential
Experience caring for acutely unwell or deteriorating patients.
Desirable
Previous experience within Intensive Care, High Dependency Unit, Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit or Theatres Recovery. Experience managing patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ support. Experience caring for Level 2 or Level 3 patients. Previous experience supervising students, newly qualified nurses or support workers.
Additional Criteria Desirable
Understanding of critical care pathways and escalation processes. Knowledge of advanced respiratory support and invasive monitoring. Knowledge of quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 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 Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)