Senior Community Mental Health Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Health and Care
Uk
March 13, 2026
£39 - £47 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Senior Community Mental Health Nurse | Somerset Urgent Care Pathway
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  • Location: Somerset (Community-based)
  • Salary: Competitive (NHS Banding)
    Rethink Crisis Care. Join a Team That Cares for You Too.

​Are you an RMN who thrives in fast-paced environments but values the depth of community-based recovery? We are looking for a compassionate, resilient Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Home Treatment and First Response Team.
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In this role, you aren’t just a clinician you are a lifeline. You will provide the vital intervention needed to help individuals navigate acute crises within the safety and comfort of their own homes, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and championing person-centered recovery.
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The Role: Impact and Responsibilities
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Working across a 24-hour flexible rota, you will be a key player in our multidisciplinary team. Your day-to-day will involve:
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  • Expert Crisis Response: Conducting holistic psychosocial and risk assessments in homes, hospitals, and community hubs.
  • ​Creative Care Planning: Designing evidence-based, recovery-focused plans that go beyond the symptoms to treat the person.
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  • Therapeutic Intervention: Delivering short-term support, including emotional skills training and psychoeducation.
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  • Clinical Leadership: Acting as a “gatekeeper” for inpatient beds, facilitating early discharges, and supervising Band 5 nurses and students.
  • ​System Navigation: Working as a named keyworker to bridge the gap between families, social care, and medical teams.
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Why Somerset? (The “Best of Both” Lifestyle)
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We believe your life outside of work is just as important as your career. Working in Somerset offers:
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  • The View: Spend your days off exploring Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and stunning coastlines.
  • ​The Connection: Enjoy the peace of the countryside while staying a short hop away from the vibrant city life of Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. London is just two hours by train.
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  • The Practicalities: Benefit from high-quality local schools and house prices that remain reasonable compared to much of the South West.

​What’s In It For You?
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As part of the NHS family, you’ll receive:
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  • Wellbeing First: A supportive, close-knit team culture that understands the pressure of crisis work.
  • ​Financial Security: A market-leading pension and generous annual leave.
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  • Perks: Access to Blue Light Card discounts and exclusive NHS savings.
  • ​Growth: Real pathways for professional development and clinical specialization.
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Who You Are
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The Essentials:
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  • RMN Qualification: Current NMC registration is a must.
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  • Experience: You’ve spent significant time in community mental health and feel confident managing acute risks.
  • ​Mobility: You have the ability to travel across the Trust area to meet patients where they are.
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  • Communication: You can talk about complex, distressing issues with sensitivity and clarity.
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The Extra Mile (Desirable):
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  • Innovation in practice—you like finding new ways to improve patient outcomes.
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  • Experience in acute settings or specialized post-qualifying training.
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  • A natural ability to lead and delegate within a team.
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Ready to make a difference?
​We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those requiring Skilled Worker Sponsorship (subject to UKVI requirements).
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Let’s Talk:
For an informal chat about the role, reach out to:
Amanda Dixon
amanda.dixon@somersetFT.nhs.uk
07584617945

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