Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our innovative Mendip Assertive Outreach Team (AOT). In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver psychosocial, evidence-based interventions to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges, supporting them on their path to recovery.
You will be part of a dynamic service that has redefined the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care. Working closely with service users, carers, the voluntary sector, and community enterprises, you will help deliver integrated, person-centred care that makes a real difference.
If you are a passionate mental health nurse eager to contribute to a forward-thinking service, we encourage you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.
A relocation package is available for this role, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria set out in the Trust's Relocation Policy.
Main duties of the job
Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service to individuals with complex and enduring needs within the community.
Manage a defined caseload, carrying out assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with service users and carers.
Provide psychosocial interventions and support to help service users manage daily living, finances, housing, and community engagement.
Offer clinical advice, leadership, and supervision to junior staff and students, supporting their professional development.
Work collaboratively with inpatient units, CMHTs, HTTs, primary care, and partner organisations to ensure continuity of care.
Promote service user involvement in care planning, reviews, and service evaluation.
Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
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
As a Band 6 Nurse within the Assertive Outreach Team, you will:
Provide specialist care: Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and create person-centred care plans that are measurable, outcome-focused, and regularly reviewed.
Deliver evidence-based interventions: Support service users through therapeutic engagement, problem-solving, and psychosocial interventions, ensuring care is safe, effective, and recovery-focused.
Support families and carers: Work collaboratively with families and significant others, recognising their role in recovery and providing appropriate guidance and support.
Exercise clinical leadership: Supervise and mentor junior staff, contribute to preceptorship and student placements, and support team development in partnership with the Team Manager.
Promote integrated working: Build strong links with inpatient services, CMHTs, GPs, and voluntary/community organisations to provide joined-up, accessible care pathways.
Ensure safe and professional practice: Adhere to Trust policies, the NMC Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act. Maintain accurate and timely electronic records of all care delivered.
Contribute to service improvement: Engage in audit, evaluation, and research activities to help develop the Assertive Outreach model and ensure the team continues to deliver outstanding care.
Professional growth: Access regular clinical and managerial supervision, training, and CPD opportunities to develop your skills in assertive outreach and community mental health nursing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Nurse within the Assertive Outreach Team, you will:
Provide specialist care: Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and create person-centred care plans that are measurable, outcome-focused, and regularly reviewed.
Deliver evidence-based interventions: Support service users through therapeutic engagement, problem-solving, and psychosocial interventions, ensuring care is safe, effective, and recovery-focused.
Support families and carers: Work collaboratively with families and significant others, recognising their role in recovery and providing appropriate guidance and support.
Exercise clinical leadership: Supervise and mentor junior staff, contribute to preceptorship and student placements, and support team development in partnership with the Team Manager.
Promote integrated working: Build strong links with inpatient services, CMHTs, GPs, and voluntary/community organisations to provide joined-up, accessible care pathways.
Ensure safe and professional practice: Adhere to Trust policies, the NMC Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act. Maintain accurate and timely electronic records of all care delivered.
Contribute to service improvement: Engage in audit, evaluation, and research activities to help develop the Assertive Outreach model and ensure the team continues to deliver outstanding care.
Professional growth: Access regular clinical and managerial supervision, training, and CPD opportunities to develop your skills in assertive outreach and community mental health nursing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN - current registration with relevant professional body
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of recent relevant training.
- Mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in mental health
- Experience at Band 6 level or experience in community mental health teams at band 5
- Experience of care planning
Desirable
- Working with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Working with clients in their own homes.
- Working with clients who are difficult to engage.
- Supervision of staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal) in dealing with people at all levels
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Ability to lead a team, demonstrating teaching and mentorship skills and work effectively as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN - current registration with relevant professional body
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of recent relevant training.
- Mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in mental health
- Experience at Band 6 level or experience in community mental health teams at band 5
- Experience of care planning
Desirable
- Working with severe and enduring mental health problems.
- Working with clients in their own homes.
- Working with clients who are difficult to engage.
- Supervision of staff
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal) in dealing with people at all levels
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
- Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Ability to lead a team, demonstrating teaching and mentorship skills and work effectively as part of a team.
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).
