Job summary
We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) to join our dedicated team on a 15-bedded acute mental health ward in Yeovil. You will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and medical professionals. Together, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will deliver specialist care to adults experiencing severe and complex mental health crises. Your role involves rapid assessment, planning, and delivery of interventions to stabilise patients and support their recovery. This is a fast-paced environment that requires resilience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to adults in acute mental health crisis.
- Undertake rapid assessment, care planning, and implementation of therapeutic interventions.
- Administer medication safely and in line with Trust policy.
- Monitor and manage clinical risk, ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Use de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to manage challenging situations.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to NMC standards.
- Act as a keyworker for designated patients, supporting their recovery journey.
- Supervise and support junior staff and students, promoting best practice.
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
You will:
- Lead the clinical management of designated patients, assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care.
- Observe, report, and record changes in patients' physical and mental health.
- Provide and supervise personal care and daily living activities, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Deliver therapeutic activities and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Undertake physical health observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Ensure completion and review of clinical and risk assessments in line with Trust policy.
- Work within legal and professional frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and safeguarding requirements.
- Participate in clinical governance, supervision, and continuous professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture, supporting staff wellbeing and morale.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Lead the clinical management of designated patients, assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care.
- Observe, report, and record changes in patients' physical and mental health.
- Provide and supervise personal care and daily living activities, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Deliver therapeutic activities and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Undertake physical health observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Ensure completion and review of clinical and risk assessments in line with Trust policy.
- Work within legal and professional frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and safeguarding requirements.
- Participate in clinical governance, supervision, and continuous professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture, supporting staff wellbeing and morale.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessor qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessor qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
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).
