Job Description

The closing date is 17th Sep 2025

Job summary

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We are seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our innovative Mendip Assertive Outreach Team (AOT). In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver psychosocial, evidence-based interventions to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health challenges, supporting them on their path to recovery.


You will be part of a dynamic service that has redefined the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care. Working closely with service users, carers, the voluntary sector, and community enterprises, you will help deliver integrated, person-centred care that makes a real difference.


If you are a passionate mental health nurse eager to contribute to a forward-thinking service, we encourage you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service to individuals with complex and enduring needs within the community. Manage a defined caseload, carrying out assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care in collaboration with service users and carers. Provide psychosocial interventions and support to help service users manage daily living, finances, housing, and community engagement. Offer clinical advice, leadership, and supervision to junior staff and students, supporting their professional development. Work collaboratively with inpatient units, CMHTs, HTTs, primary care, and partner organisations to ensure continuity of care. Promote service user involvement in care planning, reviews, and service evaluation. Participate in service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

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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As a Band 6 Nurse within the Assertive Outreach Team, you will:

Provide specialist care:

Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments and create person-centred care plans that are measurable, outcome-focused, and regularly reviewed.

Deliver evidence-based interventions:

Support service users through therapeutic engagement, problem-solving, and psychosocial interventions, ensuring care is safe, effective, and recovery-focused.

Support families and carers:

Work collaboratively with families and significant others, recognising their role in recovery and providing appropriate guidance and support.

Exercise clinical leadership:

Supervise and mentor junior staff, contribute to preceptorship and student placements, and support team development in partnership with the Team Manager.

Promote integrated working:

Build strong links with inpatient services, CMHTs, GPs, and voluntary/community organisations to provide joined-up, accessible care pathways.

Ensure safe and professional practice:

Adhere to Trust policies, the NMC Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation including the Mental Health Act. Maintain accurate and timely electronic records of all care delivered.

Contribute to service improvement:

Engage in audit, evaluation, and research activities to help develop the Assertive Outreach model and ensure the team continues to deliver outstanding care.

Professional growth:

Access regular clinical and managerial supervision, training, and CPD opportunities to develop your skills in assertive outreach and community mental health nursing.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

RMN - current registration with relevant professional body


Commitment to Continuing Professional Development




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Desirable

Evidence of recent relevant training.


Mentor qualification

Experience

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Essential

Post qualification experience in mental health


Experience at Band 6 level or experience in community mental health teams at band 5


Experience of care planning




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Desirable

Working with severe and enduring mental health problems.


Working with clients in their own homes.


Working with clients who are difficult to engage.


Supervision of staff

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Good communication skills (both written and verbal) in dealing with people at all levels


Ability to supervise staff.


Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.


Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.


Ability to lead a team, demonstrating teaching and mentorship skills and work effectively as part of a team.

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.


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.

UK Professional Registration

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

For help with your application, contact:

Emily Pickering


emily.pickering@somersetft.nhs.uk


01749836600

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-3179

Job locations

The Bridge

Glastonbury Road

Wells

Somerset

BA5 1TJ