Mental Health PractitionerNHS

Job summary

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker who is passionate about helping people achieve meaningful recovery and live well within their communities?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Community Mental Health Service that is transforming the way mental health support is delivered. Working within a collaborative and recovery-focused team, you'll support people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, helping them build on their strengths, increase independence and achieve their personal goals.

You'll manage your own caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions, and work alongside individuals, families, carers and partner organisations to provide holistic, person-centred care. As an experienced practitioner, you'll also play an important role in shaping service development, supporting colleagues and contributing to the ongoing improvement of mental health services.

Please note that this role requires a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle with appropriate business insurance, as travel across the local community is an essential part of the position.

Main duties of the job

This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference every day. You'll work autonomously while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, using your professional expertise to deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care across community settings.

You'll undertake comprehensive assessments, identify strengths and needs, and develop personalised plans that empower people to take an active role in their recovery journey. Using your knowledge of evidence-based practice and psychosocial interventions, you'll help people manage their mental health, build confidence and maintain their wellbeing within their local communities.

Working across organisational boundaries, you'll collaborate with GPs, inpatient services, social care teams, housing providers, voluntary sector partners and other agencies to ensure individuals receive coordinated, joined-up support. Strong communication and relationship-building skills will be key as you navigate complex situations and advocate for the needs of those you support.

As a senior member of the team, you'll have opportunities to develop your leadership skills through supervision, mentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues and students. You'll also contribute to shaping and improving services, helping to ensure the team continues to provide high-quality, innovative care.

Job description

As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality assessments and evidence-based psychosocial interventions for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Build trusting therapeutic relationships that promote recovery, resilience and independence.
• Develop collaborative care and risk management plans that reflect each person's strengths, goals and individual circumstances.
• Support individuals through periods of crisis, relapse and recovery, helping them access the right support at the right time.
• Work closely with families, carers, primary care services, voluntary sector organisations and a wide range of community partners.
• Contribute to clinical leadership within the team, offering supervision, guidance and support to colleagues where appropriate.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit activity and team projects.
• Help create a positive, supportive and innovative team culture focused on delivering outstanding patient care.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.