Job summary
This exciting opportunity awaits you within our Community Mental Health Team for Older People in South Somerset, based in either Chard or Yeovil.
Join our dynamic team comprised of motivated, friendly, and supportive professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on our local community. We are all about fresh ideas, new client focus and embracing exciting opportunities.
Main duties of the job
You will take on the rewarding role of being responsible and professionally accountable for a caseload within the community. You will work closely with individuals and their significant others who have multiple and complex needs, providing vital support and interventions.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines 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.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner you will provide assessment and psychosocial, evidence-based interventions to a caseload of people with mental health difficulties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse/Practitioner you will provide assessment and psychosocial, evidence-based interventions to a caseload of people with mental health difficulties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of mentorship role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with families, careers, and significant others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience of mentorship role
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with families, careers, and significant others
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
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).
