Job Description

The closing date is 24th Jun 2025

Job summary

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Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you looking to take the next step in your mental health nursing career - or begin your journey in a supportive and forward-thinking team?

We're looking for a Registered Nurse to join our friendly and innovative CAMHS West Team. We welcome applications from both newly qualified nurses (Band 5 developmental role) and experienced practitioners (Band 6). This is your chance to work in a rewarding role where every day brings opportunities to help young people grow, recover and thrive.


Based in the beautiful county of Somerset, you'll enjoy the balance of meaningful work and quality of life. You'll be joining a warm, passionate and committed multidisciplinary team, working together to deliver high-quality mental health care to young people and their families.We'll support you every step of the way with supervision, development opportunities and access to specialist training. If you're starting out, our preceptorship and development programme will help you grow into a confident Band 6 clinician. If you're experienced, you'll have the chance to lead and shape practice across the team


This is a community-based role and requires a valid UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business insurance.

If you're a student nurse due to qualify this year, please select 'Yes' when asked if you're a qualified nurse-otherwise, the system will stop you from applying.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Your day-to-day will involve:

Providing specialist assessment, treatment, consultation and guidance to young people referred to CAMHS, and supporting the multidisciplinary team in their care planning and interventions. Delivering evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions tailored to the needs of children and adolescents, including those experiencing complex mental health or neurodevelopmental needs. Supporting the ongoing development of systems and care processes to enhance service delivery and ensure high standards of care are maintained. Building strong therapeutic relationships with young people and offering meaningful support and psychoeducation to their families and carers to ensure they feel informed, heard and involved throughout. Acting as a key member of the team, confidently contributing to clinical discussions, joint-working with other professionals and agencies, and advocating for holistic, person-centred care. Conducting positive risk assessments and developing robust, collaborative safety plans. (Band 6) Taking on a leadership role within the team, including providing supervision and support to junior colleagues, contributing to service development initiatives, and mentoring others in line with your experience

About us

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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

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Provide comprehensive mental health assessments and tailored evidence-based interventions for young people referred to CAMHS. Act as a key worker for children and young people with complex needs, coordinating care and monitoring outcomes. Develop collaborative care plans with young people, families, and multi-agency partners. Use a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach to support emotional wellbeing and resilience. Contribute to positive risk assessments and management planning, including for self-harm or suicidal ideation. Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and reflective practice sessions. (Band 6) Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision to junior staff or students. Record care clearly and accurately in line with Trust and professional standards. Support service improvement initiatives, audits, and the development of care pathways. Promote safeguarding and contribute to child protection procedures as needed.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached and Person Specification.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Registered Nurse with the NMC (or due to register if newly qualified). Post-Qualifying Training in Therapeutic Interventions E.g. CBT, DBT, systemic practice, or other evidence-based therapies relevant to CAMHS.



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Desirable

Qualification or Training in Autism Assessment E.g. ADOS, 3Di, or similar recognised assessment tools.

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Experience

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Essential

Experience Working with Children and Young People Evidence of collaboration with other services such as education, social care or voluntary sector. Evidence of involvement in, or awareness of, clinical risk assessment in mental health settings.



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Desirable

Experience Providing Clinical Supervision or Mentorship For Band 6 applicants - evidence of supporting junior staff or students. Experience Writing Clinical Reports for Multi-Agency Use E.g. contribution to EHCPs, safeguarding reports, or formal assessments. Experience in Community or Home-Based Work



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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and how concerns are escalated in practice. Knowledge of Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Full Driving Licence and Access to Vehicle with Business Insurance

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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.


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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.


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.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Rebecca Coram


rebecca.coram@somersetft.nhs.uk


01823368368


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 6


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Salary

37338.00 to 44962.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-GR-2647


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Job locations

Foundation House

Wellsprings Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 7PQ