Registered Mental Health Nurse – AOT(UK Visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

Job Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the Mendel Assertive Outreach Team (AOT). This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, supporting recovery and independence.

You will work closely with service users, carers, primary and secondary care services, and voluntary/community partners to provide joined-up care. The role also includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to service development, ensuring the Assertive Outreach Team continues to deliver innovative, community-focused mental health care.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive assessments & care planning – Create and regularly review person-centered care plans tailored to individual recovery goals.

Therapeutic interventions – Provide evidence-based psychosocial interventions, supporting service users with daily living, finances, housing, and community engagement.

Caseload management – Plan, implement, and evaluate care for a defined group of service users.

Family & carer support – Engage families and carers in recovery, offering appropriate advice and guidance.

Clinical leadership – Supervise and mentor junior staff and students, contributing to preceptorship and professional development.

Integrated working – Build effective links with inpatient units, CMHTs, HTTs, GPs, and voluntary organizations to ensure continuity of care.

Safe practice – Maintain accurate electronic records, uphold the NMC Code, Trust policies, and the Mental Health Act.

Service improvement – Take part in audits, research, and service development projects to improve the Assertive Outreach model.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registration).

Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable:

Recent relevant training.

Mentorship qualification.

Experience

Essential:

Post-qualification experience in mental health.

Experience in community mental health or Band 6 level.

Care planning experience.

Desirable:

Working with severe and enduring mental illness.

Experience in home-based care and supporting hard-to-engage clients.

Supervising junior staff.

Skills & Competencies

Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability to supervise, mentor, and lead a team.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred care.

Benefits

Flexible working options.

NHS Pension Scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.

Blue Light Card & NHS discounts.

Supportive, inclusive working environment.

Additional Information

Right to Work: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

DBS Check: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration (NMC).