Job summary We are looking for a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our innovative Community Mental Health team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive assessments and deliver psychosocial, evidence-based interventions to individuals with mental health challenges, helping them on their journey to recovery. A collaborative and strengths-based approach is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking someone who shares this ethos. As part of our team, you will be working within a dynamic service that has redefined traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care. We partner closely with Service Users, the Voluntary Sector, and Community Enterprises to deliver integrated, person-centered care that makes a real difference. If you're a passionate mental health nurse looking to contribute to a forward-thinking service, we invite you to apply and be part of this exciting journey. Main duties of the job You will provide a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges within the Community Mental Health Service. This role involves managing a defined caseload, focusing on individuals with complex needs and difficulties, while offering support to their significant others. Additionally, you will play an active role in organising, running, and monitoring clinics, ensuring effective service delivery and patient care. You will work within clear professional boundaries and receive regular supervisory support to promote ongoing skill development and competence. They will also play a key role in the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision to colleagues as agreed with the Team Manager. Additionally, the role involves active participation in team development, service evaluation, and improvement efforts. Collaboration with a wide range of partners is essential to this position. A full driving license, access to a personal vehicle, and appropriate business insurance are required for this role. About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-GR-1085 Job locations Magnolia House 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Current registration with relevant professional body Experience Essential Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems or experience of mental health difficulties. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel round Trust area to fulfil the requirements of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Current registration with relevant professional body Experience Essential Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems or experience of mental health difficulties. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel round 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Magnolia House 56 Preston Road Yeovil Somerset BA20 2BN Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)