Job summary
We are a friendly and enthusiastic Older Persons Mental Health Team based in Sedgemoor, with two team bases in Bridgwater and Burnham on Sea.
We are looking to recruit a motivated Band 5 community mental health or allied health professional to join our multi-disciplinary team.
We are prioritising someone who has an energy and passion for working with older adults, and who would enjoy the opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals in the wider neighbourhood team, including our District Nurse and CRS colleagues. This provides an excellent chance to work in an integrated way, improving client care and practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for key working (under Supervision), a caseload of clients aged 65 years and above, with both functional and organic illness.
There is a Duty service provided by the team Mon-Fri 9-5pm, and the post holder will participate in our triage process, working carefully to ensure our clients are directed to the right support they need after referral to our team.
And there will be an exciting opportunity to undertake some Memory Assessments, and to become involved in our Liaison Service linking in with Weston General Hospital, Bridgwater Community Hospital and Burnham on Sea Community Hospital.
We are really keen to support our own clinicians with professional development, and so the successful post holder will also have the opportunity for further training and will be encouraged to participate in supporting students, and in supervising other staff.
About us
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
Job responsibilities
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 be skilled 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.
The post holder will provide a high standard of care and treatment for patients and work with other members of the team and other agencies to best meet the patients' health and social needs.
All employees are subject to the Access to Records & Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of clients and their records.
Please refer to main job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 be skilled 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.
The post holder will provide a high standard of care and treatment for patients and work with other members of the team and other agencies to best meet the patients' health and social needs.
All employees are subject to the Access to Records & Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of clients and their records.
Please refer to main job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current registration with relevant professional body i.e. NMC/HCPC
- *Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- *Experience of facilitating supervision and appraisal
- *Experience of mentorship role
Experience
Essential
- *Ability to carry out assessments and psycho-social interventions.
- *Knowledge of mental health and community care legislation and policy
- *Knowledge of Recovery focused practice
Desirable
- *Knowledge and experience of a range of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and psychological therapy (i.e. CBT/CAT)
- *Proven leadership skills
- *Relevant experience in a community setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates great communication and team working skills.
- *Compassionate; exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers, and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- *Able to problem solve and use own initiative working within limits of delegated responsibility.
- *Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual needs.
- *Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- *Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service.
- *Ability to write concise, relevant, and accurate notes.
- *Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals.
Desirable
- *Evidence of leadership and ability to delegate
- *Risk assessment and management skills.
- *Able to manage a caseload, assess risk, set priorities, and work with members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- *Experience of training junior staff and students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Current registration with relevant professional body i.e. NMC/HCPC
- *Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- *Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- *Experience of facilitating supervision and appraisal
- *Experience of mentorship role
Experience
Essential
- *Ability to carry out assessments and psycho-social interventions.
- *Knowledge of mental health and community care legislation and policy
- *Knowledge of Recovery focused practice
Desirable
- *Knowledge and experience of a range of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and psychological therapy (i.e. CBT/CAT)
- *Proven leadership skills
- *Relevant experience in a community setting
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Demonstrates great communication and team working skills.
- *Compassionate; exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers, and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- *Able to problem solve and use own initiative working within limits of delegated responsibility.
- *Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual needs.
- *Professional and patient focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- *Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service.
- *Ability to write concise, relevant, and accurate notes.
- *Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals.
Desirable
- *Evidence of leadership and ability to delegate
- *Risk assessment and management skills.
- *Able to manage a caseload, assess risk, set priorities, and work with members of a multi-disciplinary team.
- *Experience of training junior staff and students
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 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
