Older Persons Community Mental Health Practitioner

1 week ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

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 will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure 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 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.

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

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