Registered Mental Health Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
This is an opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team on a 15-bed acute adult mental health ward in Yeovil. The service supports individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health crises, focusing on stabilisation, recovery, and compassionate therapeutic engagement.
You’ll work alongside nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, and medical colleagues to deliver person-centred, evidence-informed care. The ward environment is dynamic and fast-paced, so success in this role comes from resilience, emotional intelligence, and strong communication skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will:
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to adults in acute mental health crisis
- Carry out rapid clinical assessments and develop recovery-focused care plans
- Implement therapeutic interventions and monitor outcomes
- Administer medication in line with professional and Trust standards
- Recognise and manage clinical risks to protect patient safety
- Use de-escalation and therapeutic communication during challenging situations
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation aligned with Nursing and Midwifery Council standards
- Act as a named nurse/keyworker, supporting patients through recovery
- Support and mentor junior staff and students
- Participate in clinical reviews, audits, and reflective practice
Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
You will also:
- Lead care for allocated patients, coordinating assessments and reviews
- Monitor physical and mental health changes and escalate concerns
- Deliver personal and therapeutic care while preserving dignity
- Complete risk assessments and safeguarding documentation
- Work within statutory frameworks including the Mental Health Act 1983
- Contribute to team learning, governance, and service improvement
About the Trust
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- NHS pension scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Structured career development pathways
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Living and working in Somerset offers a balance of countryside, coastline, and city access — with Bristol, Bath, and Exeter nearby, and London within reach.
Person Requirements
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with active NMC registration
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to travel across Trust sites when required
Desirable
- Teaching or assessor qualification
- Experience working across multi-agency services
- Evidence of continued professional development
Safety & Compliance Requirements
This role requires an enhanced background check through the
Disclosure and Barring Service due to patient contact.
Applicants needing sponsorship may apply. Immigration and employment eligibility is managed through
UK Visas and Immigration.
Helpful UK Government Resources
For candidates — especially international applicants — the following official guidance may be useful:
- Health & Care Worker visa eligibility
- Skilled worker visa overview
- Professional registration guidance
- Criminal record checks for overseas applicants
- NHS employment and recruitment code
