Job summary
Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a fresh challenge in Psychiatric Liaison Services? We have an exciting opportunity for a clinician to join our dynamic and supportive team at Yeovil District Hospital.
This role offers a unique chance to work alongside experienced Psychiatric Liaison professionals, gaining exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations and developing specialist skills in acute mental health care. You'll be supported through the Trust's preceptorship programme (if applicable), and our internal PLT development pathway, which includes allocated training days and a clear route to Band 6 progression.
You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team bridging the gap between physical and mental health, assessing patients who present to hospital with complex needs and helping to shape their onward care plans.
Main duties of the job
As a RMN within the Psychiatric Liaison Team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care in a fast-paced acute hospital setting.
- Assess and manage risk, develop care plans, and provide interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
- Liaise with internal and external services including Home Treatment Teams, Adult Mental Health Teams, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
- Be involved in the Trust's clinical governance activities and uphold standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality.
- Receive regular supervision and appraisal, with opportunities to act as a role model and support students or junior staff.
- Be expected to travel within the Trust area and occasionally work in other locations to meet service demands.
This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact in psychiatric liaison 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 description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting to the Acute Trust with suspected or actual mental health issues.
- Provide specialist advice and support to acute hospital staff to manage mental health presentations effectively.
- Work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health and social care to ensure safe and effective discharge planning and admission avoidance.
- Participate in the PLT development programme, including training and supervision to support progression to Band 6.
- Work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be flexible to support service needs across the Trust.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service evaluation activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting to the Acute Trust with suspected or actual mental health issues.
- Provide specialist advice and support to acute hospital staff to manage mental health presentations effectively.
- Work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health and social care to ensure safe and effective discharge planning and admission avoidance.
- Participate in the PLT development programme, including training and supervision to support progression to Band 6.
- Work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be flexible to support service needs across the Trust.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service evaluation activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional bodyRMN
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Community Mental Health services, Home Treatment or Psychiatric Liaison TeamExperience of managing risk of clients in crisis, recognising when to seek additional supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working within psychiatric liaison servicesExperience of working within both older adult and adult acute settingsEvidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel around Trust area to fulfil the requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional bodyRMN
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Community Mental Health services, Home Treatment or Psychiatric Liaison TeamExperience of managing risk of clients in crisis, recognising when to seek additional supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working within psychiatric liaison servicesExperience of working within both older adult and adult acute settingsEvidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to travel around Trust area to fulfil the requirements of the role
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
