Job Description

The closing date is 25th Oct 2025

Job summary

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Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a fresh challenge in Psychiatric Liaison Services? We have an exciting opportunity for a clinician to join our dynamic and supportive team at Yeovil District Hospital.

This role offers a unique chance to work alongside experienced Psychiatric Liaison professionals, gaining exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations and developing specialist skills in acute mental health care. You'll be supported through the Trust's preceptorship programme (if applicable), and our internal PLT development pathway, which includes allocated training days and a clear route to Band 6 progression.


You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team bridging the gap between physical and mental health, assessing patients who present to hospital with complex needs and helping to shape their onward care plans.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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As a RMN within the Psychiatric Liaison Team, you will:

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental health care in a fast-paced acute hospital setting. Assess and manage risk, develop care plans, and provide interventions tailored to individual patient needs. Liaise with internal and external services including Home Treatment Teams, Adult Mental Health Teams, and community services to ensure continuity of care. Be involved in the Trust's clinical governance activities and uphold standards of confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality. Receive regular supervision and appraisal, with opportunities to act as a role model and support students or junior staff. Be expected to travel within the Trust area and occasionally work in other locations to meet service demands.

This role is ideal for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact in psychiatric liaison care.

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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Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for patients presenting to the Acute Trust with suspected or actual mental health issues. Provide specialist advice and support to acute hospital staff to manage mental health presentations effectively. Work collaboratively with a range of professionals across health and social care to ensure safe and effective discharge planning and admission avoidance. Participate in the PLT development programme, including training and supervision to support progression to Band 6. Work rotational shifts, including evenings and weekends, and be flexible to support service needs across the Trust. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service evaluation activities.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Current registration with relevant professional body RMN

Experience

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Essential

Significant post registration experience in Community Mental Health services, Home Treatment or Psychiatric Liaison Team Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis, recognising when to seek additional supervision



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Desirable

Experience of working within psychiatric liaison services Experience of working within both older adult and adult acute settings Evidence of high levels of motivation in the provision of care.

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Ability to travel around 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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Casey O'Keefe


casey.okeefe@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935384730

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

38682.00 to 46580.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-3371

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT