Job Description

The closing date is 27th Jan 2026

Job summary

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Assistant Practitioner/ Nurse Associate South Somerset Older Persons Mental Health Team.



We are looking for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing associates. You will be working as part of the South Somerset Older Persons Mental Health Team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients in providing high quality and compassionate care for people within the community with mental health needs.



Our Band 4 Practitioners work at a level above that of healthcare support workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health for people.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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To provide healthcare to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse/ Mental Health Practitioner. This care will involve physical care and activities which promote health and wellbeing for patients


To work as part of a team, delivering health care that focus on the direct needs of the patient


To work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the registered nurse / Mental Health Practitioner


To provide planned nursing care and treatment to patients in the community as assessed by the registered nurse / Mental Health Practitioner


To undertake a range of clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent to undertake, including: SMI checks and Medication reviews.

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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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

NMC Nursing Associate Registration (or working towards) An accredited level 5 vocational qualification such as a Foundation Degree or other Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare.

Experience

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Essential

Substantial proven experience in health Supervision of competency in the range of developmental competencies identified in Appendix 1

Additional Criteria

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Essential

For further additional criteria please see job advert and JD

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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Jane Collins


Jane.Collins1@somersetft.nhs.uk


07920476990

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

27485.00 to 30162.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-3565

Job locations

Bracken House

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1YA


Magnolia House

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN