Community Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 5th Jul 2026
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Job summary
Join our friendly and enthusiastic Older Persons Community Mental Health Team as a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse. We support adults aged 65 and over experiencing moderate to severe mental illness, helping them live well in their own homes.
You will work within a multi\-disciplinary team alongside healthcare professionals, providing assessment, treatment, and support. This role offers the chance to develop your skills through Memory Assessments, Liaison Services, and supervision opportunities.
If you are passionate about older adults' mental health and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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Main duties, tasks \& skills required
As a Mental Health Nurse, you will be responsible for key working a caseload of older adults with complex mental health needs.
Providing evidence\-based psychosocial interventions, contribute to risk management, and work closely with patients, carers, and colleagues across community and hospital settings.
Your role includes participating in team development, service improvement, and supporting junior staff. You will also play a vital part in safeguarding, care planning, and ensuring high standards of communication and record keeping.
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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.
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Job description
This role involves delivering high\-quality patient care through assessment, planning, and therapeutic interventions using a recovery\-focused approach.
You will work flexibly across the community, including care homes, and liaise with other services such as the Intensive Dementia Service and Primary Care Networks. Responsibilities include managing risk, safeguarding adults, medication oversight, and participating in clinical governance and research. You will provide supervision to junior staff, contribute to service reviews, and support continuous professional development.
This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to the Trust's values of kindness, respect, and teamwork.
Please see the attached job description for full details on the role \- we welcome informal discussions as well \- please get in touch.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Supervisor/Line Manager
Service Users/Patients
Carers
Intensive Dementia Service Staff
Medical staff
AHP Colleagues
Inpatient Staff
CMHT Staff
Crisis Staff
Administrative Staff
Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Teams
Voluntary and Community Services
Adult Social Care
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Current registration with relevant professional body (e.g. NMC)
Relevant degree or equivalent experience in mental health or allied health profession.
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Experience
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Essential
Demonstrable experience of working with older adults with mental health needs.
Ability to carry out assessments and deliver psychosocial interventions.
Knowledge of mental health legislation, community care policy, and safeguarding adults.
Evidence of continuous professional development and commitment to learning.
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage a caseload, assess risk, and work collaboratively within a team.
Computer literacy including use of Word, Excel, email, and electronic records.
Valid full UK driving licence and access to transport for community travel.
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Shatyam Bhurtun
shatyam.bhurtun@somersetFT.nhs.uk
03001245601
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 5
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Salary
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£32073\.00 to £39043\.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Full\-Time
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Reference number
184\-OL\-BL\-5153
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Job locations
Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
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Mulberry Centre
Brent Road
Berrow
Somerset
TA8 2JU
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