Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) to join our dynamic Community Mental Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a service that is transforming how mental health support is delivered-challenging traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care, and working collaboratively with Service Users, the Voluntary Sector and Community Enterprise partners.
In this role, you will provide assessment, psychosocial interventions, and evidence based care to a defined caseload of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. A strengths based, recovery focused approach is central to everything we do.
You'll work in a structured and supportive environment with regular supervision, opportunities to grow skills and confidence, and the chance to contribute to the clinical leadership of the team.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are essential.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality mental health assessments using a recovery focused, strengths based approach.
- Deliver evidence based psychosocial interventions tailored to individual need.
- Build, maintain and appropriately end therapeutic relationships with service users experiencing a range of mental health presentations.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and a wide range of external partners including GPs, voluntary sector organisations, inpatient services, and social care agencies.
- Assess and manage clinical risk, including completing safety plans and contributing to care management processes.
- Recognise changes in risk or clinical presentation and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Participate actively in clinical supervision, team meetings, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
- Provide supervision to junior staff as agreed with the Team Manager.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies (e.g., RiO).
- Uphold professional standards and adhere to all Trust policies regarding safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance, clinical governance and health and safety.
- Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, and the development of innovative ways of working.
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 Registered Mental Health Nurse within the Community Mental Health Service, you will:
Clinical Practice
- Carry out comprehensive assessments, integrating psychosocial, risk and recovery based frameworks.
- Use therapeutic skills such as motivational interviewing, solution focused practice, and strengths based approaches to support engagement and recovery.
- Develop collaborative Recovery Plans and Risk Management Plans, ensuring these are shared with relevant professionals and agencies.
- Communicate highly complex and sensitive information with clarity and compassion to service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Work autonomously with support and mentorship from a supervising registered practitioner.
Partnership Working & Communication
- Liaise closely with a broad range of internal and external partners including voluntary agencies, primary care, inpatient units, safeguarding teams, housing services and substance misuse services. Build strong relationships with carers and families, using a systemic approach where appropriate.
- Participate in multiagency meetings, professionals' meetings, discharge planning and case conferences.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with the NMC Code and all Trust policies, contributing to safe and high-quality practice.
- Engage in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality.
Leadership & Supervision
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professional behaviours aligned with Trust values.
- Provide supervision and appraisal to junior staff where appropriate.
- Support recruitment, induction and team development initiatives when required.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs of the service.
- Ability to travel across Somerset to meet the needs of the role.
- Completion of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse within the Community Mental Health Service, you will:
Clinical Practice
- Carry out comprehensive assessments, integrating psychosocial, risk and recovery based frameworks.
- Use therapeutic skills such as motivational interviewing, solution focused practice, and strengths based approaches to support engagement and recovery.
- Develop collaborative Recovery Plans and Risk Management Plans, ensuring these are shared with relevant professionals and agencies.
- Communicate highly complex and sensitive information with clarity and compassion to service users, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Work autonomously with support and mentorship from a supervising registered practitioner.
Partnership Working & Communication
- Liaise closely with a broad range of internal and external partners including voluntary agencies, primary care, inpatient units, safeguarding teams, housing services and substance misuse services. Build strong relationships with carers and families, using a systemic approach where appropriate.
- Participate in multiagency meetings, professionals' meetings, discharge planning and case conferences.
Professional Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with the NMC Code and all Trust policies, contributing to safe and high-quality practice.
- Engage in audit, quality improvement and service evaluation activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality.
Leadership & Supervision
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professional behaviours aligned with Trust values.
- Provide supervision and appraisal to junior staff where appropriate.
- Support recruitment, induction and team development initiatives when required.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs of the service.
- Ability to travel across Somerset to meet the needs of the role.
- Completion of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMNCurrent registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.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 or experience of mental health difficulties
Additional Criteria
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMNCurrent registration with relevant professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.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 or experience of mental health difficulties
Additional Criteria
Essential
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).
