Are you an experienced Mental Health Practitioner/Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity in South Somerset?
For this post, we are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse or a Registered General Nurse with Mental Health experience.
This Secondment post offers a rare opportunity to maintain and develop your clinical practice within a leadership and management role.
Main Duties of the Job
Advise and communicate as appropriate with acute hospitals, primary and social care and community teams, ensuring seamless continuity and transfer of care for patients. Establish, maintain and effectively manage advanced communication with service users, carers, and professionals to develop therapeutic relationships. Contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of protocols, guidelines, and policies for the service. Participate in maintaining systems for risk assessment and minimization. Contribute to the investigation of incidents and complaints when required. 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. Why Somerset?
Somerset offers a perfect blend of
idyllic countryside ,
outstanding areas of natural beauty , and
breath-taking coastlines , with vibrant cities like
Bristol ,
Bath , and
Exeter
just a short drive away. The region is home to excellent
educational facilities , and with affordable housing, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Job Responsibilities
Provide high-quality person-centred care considering safety, privacy, and dignity. Undertake independent assessment and management of service users, making complex clinical decisions. Manage change and improve standards through supervision and evidence-based practice. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Current registration with relevant professional body NMC/HCPC. Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Desirable: Leadership/Management Qualification. Experience
Essential: Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level. Demonstrated specialist expertise and knowledge through CPD. Evidence of risk management skills and experience. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care. Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
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Advise and communicate as appropriate with acute hospitals, primary and social care and community teams, ensuring seamless continuity and transfer of care for patients. Establish, maintain and effectively manage advanced communication with service users, carers, and professionals to develop therapeutic relationships. Contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of protocols, guidelines, and policies for the service. Participate in maintaining systems for risk assessment and minimization. Contribute to the investigation of incidents and complaints when required. 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. Why Somerset?
Somerset offers a perfect blend of
idyllic countryside ,
outstanding areas of natural beauty , and
breath-taking coastlines , with vibrant cities like
Bristol ,
Bath , and
Exeter
just a short drive away. The region is home to excellent
educational facilities , and with affordable housing, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Job Responsibilities
Provide high-quality person-centred care considering safety, privacy, and dignity. Undertake independent assessment and management of service users, making complex clinical decisions. Manage change and improve standards through supervision and evidence-based practice. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Current registration with relevant professional body NMC/HCPC. Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Desirable: Leadership/Management Qualification. Experience
Essential: Experience at Registered Practitioner Band 6 level. Demonstrated specialist expertise and knowledge through CPD. Evidence of risk management skills and experience. Experience of developing specialist programmes of care. Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
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