Job summary
We are currently transforming Mental Health Services in Somerset and have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of South Somerset's Older Persons Community Mental Health Service.
We have a vacancy for a Mental Health Practitioner (either as a Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to join our Community Mental Health Service in Yeovil.
Main duties of the job
You'll join the team in providing a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for our Older patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties within the Community Mental Health Service.
The role involves managing a defined caseload, with a focus on working with individuals who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties, and supporting their significant others.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks 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. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves managing a defined caseload, with a focus on working with individuals who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties, and supporting their families and carers.
Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will beskilled at positive risk management. The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team Manager, and participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
The post holder must hold a full driving licence and have permanent access to own transport and have appropriate insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves managing a defined caseload, with a focus on working with individuals who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties, and supporting their families and carers.
Acting as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative, recovery approach and will beskilled at positive risk management. The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision for other team members, as agreed with the Team Manager, and participate in team and service development and evaluation. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
The post holder must hold a full driving licence and have permanent access to own transport and have appropriate insurance.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- mental health professional qualification
Desirable
- experience in community mental health setting
BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Outstanding care, Listening and leading, Working together
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- mental health professional qualification
Desirable
- experience in community mental health setting
BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES
Essential
- Outstanding care, Listening and leading, Working together
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good knowledge of resources and working practices across health and social care.
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.
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
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).
