Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Service based at Glanville House, Bridgwater. This role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers with significant postregistration experience in community mental health.
You will work with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, delivering highquality assessment and evidencebased psychosocial interventions using a recoveryfocused and strengthsbased approach. As a senior practitioner within the team, you will contribute to clinical leadership, provide supervision to colleagues, and work collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies across health, social care, voluntary and community services.
The role requires flexibility, autonomy and the ability to manage complex clinical situations, including risk assessment and safeguarding. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential.
Main duties of the job
- Manage a caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community setting.
- Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and care planning using a recovery and strengthsbased approach.
- Deliver evidencebased psychosocial and therapeutic interventions, drawing on knowledge of psychological therapies and recovery models.
- Assess and manage risk, including safeguarding adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately and participating in statutory processes where required.
- Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families and a wide range of partner agencies to promote recovery and wellbeing.
- Contribute to clinical leadership within the team, including supervising Band 5 and unregistered staff and supporting students.
- Deputise for the Team Manager when required, assisting with triage, workload allocation and team coordination.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policy and information governance requirements.
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
As a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner, you will provide high quality mental health care within the Community Mental Health Service, supporting individuals to manage their mental health, reduce relapse and achieve meaningful recovery. You will work autonomously, using your professional judgement and specialist knowledge to assess need, manage risk and deliver person centred interventions.
You will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, families and carers, communicating complex and sensitive information with empathy and professionalism. The role involves working with individuals in crisis, engaging people who may be distressed or reluctant to engage, and responding effectively to changes in mental state or risk.
As a senior member of the team, you will rolemodel high professional standards, provide supervision and mentorship, contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement, and support the ongoing development of a recoveryfocused service. You will liaise closely with GPs, inpatient services, voluntary sector partners, social care, housing and other agencies to ensure coordinated and effective care.
This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to influence service delivery, support colleagues and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with complex mental health needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner, you will provide high quality mental health care within the Community Mental Health Service, supporting individuals to manage their mental health, reduce relapse and achieve meaningful recovery. You will work autonomously, using your professional judgement and specialist knowledge to assess need, manage risk and deliver person centred interventions.
You will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, families and carers, communicating complex and sensitive information with empathy and professionalism. The role involves working with individuals in crisis, engaging people who may be distressed or reluctant to engage, and responding effectively to changes in mental state or risk.
As a senior member of the team, you will rolemodel high professional standards, provide supervision and mentorship, contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement, and support the ongoing development of a recoveryfocused service. You will liaise closely with GPs, inpatient services, voluntary sector partners, social care, housing and other agencies to ensure coordinated and effective care.
This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to influence service delivery, support colleagues and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with complex mental health needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy QualificationCurrent registration with relevant professional bodyEvidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of mental health difficulties.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to regular transport with appropriate business insurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy QualificationCurrent registration with relevant professional bodyEvidence of post qualifying professional development in an acute setting.
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in multi-disciplinary community mental health services.Experience of managing risk of clients in crisis.Experience of assessment, care-plan, development and evaluation in conjunction with clients and carers.Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health problems.
Desirable
- Experience of mental health difficulties.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to regular transport with appropriate business insurance.
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).
