Nurse Associate / Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

Assistant Practitioner/ Nurse Associate South Somerset Older Persons Mental Health Team.We are looking for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing associates. You will be working as part of the South Somerset Older Persons Mental Health Team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients in providing high quality and compassionate care for people within the community with mental health needs.Our Band 4 Practitioners work at a level above that of healthcare support workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health for people.

Main duties of the job

To provide healthcare to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse/ Mental Health Practitioner. This care will involve physical care and activities which promote health and wellbeing for patients

To work as part of a team, delivering health care that focus on the direct needs of the patient

To work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the registered nurse / Mental Health Practitioner

To provide planned nursing care and treatment to patients in the community as assessed by the registered nurse / Mental Health Practitioner

To undertake a range of clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent to undertake, including: SMI checks and Medication reviews.

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.