We are seeking a dedicated Registered Mental Health Professional to join our innovative Assertive Outreach Team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments and provide psychosocial, evidence-based interventions to individuals facing mental health challenges, supporting them on their path to recovery. A collaborative, strengths-based approach is central to our work, and we are looking for someone who shares this commitment.

As part of our team, you will be involved in a dynamic service that has redefined the traditional boundaries between primary and secondary care. We work closely with Service Users, the Voluntary Sector, and Community Enterprises to deliver integrated, person-centered care that truly makes a difference.

If you're 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 of the job

In this role, you will deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service to individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges within the Community Mental Health Service. You will manage a defined caseload, focusing on individuals with complex needs, while also providing support to their families and significant others.

You will work within established professional boundaries and receive regular supervision to support ongoing skill development and competence. As part of the team, you will also play a key role in clinical leadership, providing supervision to colleagues in collaboration with the Team Manager. Your responsibilities will include actively participating in team development, service evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaboration with a wide range of partners is essential to this role.

A full driving license, access to a personal vehicle, and appropriate business insurance are required.

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

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Qualification.
• Current registration with relevant professional body.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent relevant training.
• Mentor qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with severe and enduring Mental Illness

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community mental service.
• Experience of working within an assertive community mental health service.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel round Trust area to fulfil the requirements of the role

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN

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