Job summary
Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team transforming mental health care in Somerset? At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud to be reshaping our Community Mental Health Services, placing recovery, collaboration and person-centred care at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Nurse Band 6) to join our Community Mental Health Service in Yeovil. In this rewarding role, you will support people living with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, helping them to build on their strengths, achieve their recovery goals and live fulfilling lives within their communities.

You'll become part of a skilled multidisciplinary team that works seamlessly with primary care, voluntary sector organisations, social care partners and local communities. This is an opportunity to use your expertise, develop your leadership skills and help shape innovative services that challenge traditional approaches to mental health care.

Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will:

• Manage a caseload of adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, delivering high-quality assessments and evidence-based interventions.
• Develop therapeutic relationships that empower people to take an active role in their recovery and wellbeing.
• Create and review personalised recovery and risk management plans in partnership with individuals, families and carers.
• Work collaboratively with health, social care and voluntary sector partners to provide joined-up support.
• Assess and manage risk, responding effectively to changing needs and supporting individuals through periods of crisis and relapse.
• Contribute to clinical leadership within the team by supporting, supervising and developing colleagues and students.
• Participate in service improvement, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care.

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 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.

Job responsibilities
Our Community Mental Health Service provides specialist support to people experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties who require ongoing care in the community. Working within a modern, recovery-focused service, you will help individuals identify their strengths, build resilience and achieve meaningful goals.

The role involves delivering comprehensive mental health assessments, developing recovery-focused care plans and providing a range of evidence-based psychosocial interventions. You will draw upon your professional expertise to support individuals through all stages of their recovery journey, while working closely with families, carers and partner agencies.

As a senior member of the team, you will have opportunities to provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues, students and support staff. You'll play an active role in service development, helping to shape and improve mental health services across Somerset while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

What We Offer
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A supportive environment with regular supervision, reflective practice and strong peer support.
• Professional development opportunities including training, mentoring and career progression pathways.
• Flexible working options that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous NHS benefits including an excellent pension scheme and NHS staff discounts.
• Leadership opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement and innovation.

If you're passionate about recovery-focused care, committed to making a difference and ready to grow your career within an innovative service, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification
• Current registration with relevant professional body
• Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.
• Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.
• Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.
• Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.
• Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.

Desirable

• Experience of mental health difficulties.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Ability to travel round Trust area to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Employer details
Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Summerlands, 56 Preston Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2BN
Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Contact
Hiring Manager: Helen Steer, helen.steer@somersetft.nhs.uk

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.
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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.