Clinical Nurse Specialist Visa Sponsorship UK

Job Description

We are delighted to offer a rewarding opportunity to join our established Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) in Bridgwater as a Band 7 Practitioner (Registered Mental Health Nurse and qualified Non-Medical Prescriber).

If you are a dedicated, empathetic professional passionate about supporting adults living with severe mental illness (SMI) and complex needs, this role lets you make a genuine impact as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team. You’ll take a lead role in our specialist Depot, Clozapine, and Wellbeing Clinics, while contributing to broader medicines optimisation, patient-focused care, and team leadership.

Our team thrives on quick, compassionate responses to those we support. Colleagues often highlight how welcoming and inclusive the atmosphere feels, with variety keeping every day engaging and meaningful. One team member shared:

Joining the Community Mental Health Team has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my career. No two days are the same – it’s stimulating, demanding at times, and incredibly rewarding to see the real difference we make. Right from the start, I felt welcomed and truly part of the group.

Position Details

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Standard hours usually 9am–5pm, with options for flexible/condensed working patterns and adjustable start/finish times
• Permanent contract
• Band 7 salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per year (Agenda for Change)
• Location: Glanville House, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 5AT

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Prescribing

• Lead and run high-quality specialist clinics (Clozapine, Depot injections, and Wellbeing), delivering safe monitoring, prescribing, titration, and follow-up care.
• Independently prescribe psychotropic medications within your competence, including starting, reviewing, and adjusting treatments to optimise outcomes.
• Support prompt access to medications, increased monitoring where needed, and overall medicines management across the team’s shared caseload.
• Carry a defined caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions, providing specialist assessments, care planning, psychosocial interventions, and thorough risk management.
• Offer expert medication guidance to GPs, team colleagues, and external partners.
• Integrate physical health checks, smoking cessation support, and holistic wellbeing into care delivery.

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Act as a clinical leader, providing supervision, mentorship, and guidance to colleagues, trainees, and other practitioners.
• Champion recovery-oriented, evidence-based approaches throughout the service.
• Foster a positive, compassionate team culture by modelling collaborative and supportive behaviours.
• Work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, managers, and the wider multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards and seamless care.

Service Improvement & Governance

• Take part in clinical audits, quality improvement projects, service evaluations, and research to drive ongoing development.
• Help shape and implement best-practice guidelines and strategic plans within the service.
• Stay current with mental health legislation, safeguarding, policies, and professional standards.

Administrative & Professional Duties

• Keep accurate, secure, and up-to-date records using the Trust’s digital systems, in line with GDPR and confidentiality rules.
• Produce reports for meetings, tribunals, or multi-agency discussions as required.
• Commit to regular supervision, annual appraisals, mandatory training, and continuous professional development (CPD).

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Registration

• Professional qualification as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber (V300 or equivalent)
  Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Essential Experience

• Substantial post-qualification experience working with severe mental illness in specialist settings
• Experience collaborating across different services, agencies, and professional groups
• Background in clinical practice, audits, and delivering training/teaching to varied staff

Desirable

• Additional specialist qualifications (e.g., diploma/master’s level in relevant areas)
• Training in clinical supervision or management/leadership

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use (with appropriate insurance)
• Ability to travel locally and work flexibly in community environments, including occasionally challenging situations
• Commitment to Trust policies on health & safety, equality, diversity, safeguarding, and sustainability

Why Join Somerset NHS Foundation Trust?

We genuinely invest in our people. Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS pension scheme for your future security
• Strong emphasis on career progression and professional growth
• Access to the Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, dining, and more
• NHS staff perks and wellbeing support

Somerset combines peaceful rural living with easy access to stunning coastlines, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and vibrant nearby cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter (just a couple of hours from London). With good schools, more affordable housing than many areas, and a high quality of life, it’s an ideal spot to build both your career and personal life.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Jenny Leitch

Email: jenny.leitch@somersetFT.nhs.uk
Phone: 01278 720220

Reference: 184-OL-GR-4188

If this sounds like the next step for you, we’d love to hear from you!