Mental Health Practitioner(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Service at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high‑quality, recovery‑centred care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.
You’ll be a trusted point of contact for individuals seeking help, providing timely support via phone and MS Teams, conducting assessments, and helping guide service users toward meaningful recovery outcomes.
If you draw energy from working collaboratively, have a genuine commitment to mental health care, and enjoy dynamic team environments, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support & Intervention
- Provide emotional support and crisis response through telephone and virtual channels.
- Undertake detailed assessments using recovery‑focused, strengths‑based approaches.
- Prioritise and triage referrals, gathering relevant information to guide clinical decision‑making.
- Develop, communicate, and update personalised Recovery Care Plans and Risk Management Plans.
Coordination & Communication
- Act as the initial contact for service users in distress — offering calm reassurance and practical, solution‑focused guidance.
- Work closely with carers, community partners, internal teams, and external agencies to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical records in line with Trust and NHS standards.
Professional Engagement
- Participate actively in team meetings, supervision, reflective practice, and clinical governance.
- Contribute to service development through audits, quality improvement work, and shared learning.
- Model high professional standards, adapting confidently to unpredictable situations and behaviours.
Who We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or equivalent professional registration (must hold current UK registration).
- Demonstrable post‑qualifying clinical development in acute or community settings.
Required Experience
- Substantial experience working in multidisciplinary community mental health care.
- Proven ability to manage risk and deliver assessments, planning and evaluation collaboratively.
- Understanding of mental health conditions and best‑practice support strategies.
Other Requirements
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act – Exceptions Order 1975).
Read more about the DBS process on the official government site: GOV.UK DBS.
Sponsorship & UK Work Eligibility
Applicants who need support to work in the UK under a visa are welcome to apply. This role may be eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa, a dedicated route within the Skilled Worker category for healthcare professionals, with benefits such as reduced visa fees and exemption from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Successful overseas applicants will require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the employer. You may also need to provide a criminal record certificate from countries where you’ve lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years as part of the visa application process: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK.
For detailed UK professional registration requirements and guidance, please refer to the NHS Careers professional registration pages: NHS Careers – Professional Registration.
Why Work With Us?
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we actively invest in your wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:
- Flexible working patterns to support work–life balance.
- NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security.
- Generous paid leave entitlements.
- Opportunities for continued career development.
- Access to the Blue Light Card — with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and more.
Somerset blends serene countryside living with proximity to vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath and Exeter, and is less than two hours from London — making it a wonderful place to live and work.
