Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
Posted 2 weeks ago by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Community Mental Health Nurse involves providing compassionate care within crisis and urgent care services as part of a Home Treatment Team in Taunton. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract aimed at covering maternity leave, focusing on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in acute mental health crises. The role requires flexible working across a 24-hour shift rota, emphasizing staff wellbeing and professional growth within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care and support to individuals in acute mental health crisis.
- Work within the Home Treatment and First Response Services.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in the community.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective care delivery.
- Participate in flexible working across a 24-hour shift rota.
Key Skills:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification.
- Experience in crisis and urgent care services.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bridgwater
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity within crisis and urgent care services? Our friendly and dynamic Home Treatment Team in Taunton is seeking skilled and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurses for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community. You'll work across both the Home Treatment and First Response Services, responding to individuals in acute mental health crisis and providing care and support that helps people remain at home and avoid unnecessary hospital admission. We recognise that staff wellbeing is essential in delivering compassionate care. You'll be supported by a close-knit and understanding team that values collaboration, respect and professional growth. This role will involve flexible working across a 24-hour shift rota (days and night shifts) in a 7 day a week service