About this role
Job summary
Bank Paediatric Staff Nurse - Musgrove Park & Yeovil District Hospital
Flexible working | Weekly pay | Make a real impact when it matters most
Are you a passionate Paediatric Nurse looking for flexibility without compromising on meaningful, high quality patient care?
We are actively seeking committed and compassionate Paediatric Staff Nurses to join our bank team at a time when your skills and dedication are needed more than ever. This is more than just a flexible role - it's an opportunity to be part of a team that truly makes a difference to children, young people, and their families every single day.
What makes our Bank different?
We understand that flexibility matters - but so does feeling valued.
True flexibility: You're in control of when you work
Weekly pay options: Simple, reliable payments
Supportive teams: Friendly, inclusive environments where bank staff are genuinely valued
Development opportunities: Build experience across multiple specialities and services
Meaningful work: Every shift you pick up directly supports patient care and service delivery
Join us and be part of something that really matters. Your skills can help shape better outcomes for children and young people when they need it most.
Apply today - we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Main duties of the job
You should be a motivated, dynamic and caring registered practitioner who is able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice. You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities, with a willingness to learn new skills. You should also thrive on working in a busy environment and be forward thinking and passionate about delivering a high standard of care.
You will actively engage with the unit's multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring that patients, parents, carers, and families are fully involved in their care journey. This aligns with the Trust's patient and public involvement strategy, which prioritises collaborative and holistic care.
Providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management.
Join us in delivering exceptional paediatric care in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.
We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:
Multicultural Network
Women's Network
Armed Forces' Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
Autistic Colleague Network
We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.
Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description including the person specification and Appendix A. 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.
Also attached is our NEW bank candidate booklet, this holds a font of information about our bank recruitment and processes.
You will be welcomed by our substantive team and would be offered supernumerary shifts to orientate you to the wards prior to being counted in the nurse staffing numbers.
Shifts will be sent to the bank and available for booking periodically but also on a last minute basis.
Informal enquiries are encouraged and welcomed, please contact us as follows:
YDH contact - Jane Gamble - [email protected]
MPH contact - Suzy Mason - [email protected]
Bank contacts - Bank recruitment team - [email protected]
Bank Lead Nurse Team - [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RSCN/RN Registration
Experience Essential
Have recent experience in a relevant clinical setting.
Desirable
Evidence of supervisory and mentoring skills Able to lead and work within a team
Additional Criteria Essential
Maintain clinical competences as outlined in appendix A Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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.
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)