About this role
Job summary
We are interested in hearing from people who can truly make a difference through their dedication, expertise, compassion and positive outlook. Rowan Ward is a 15bed mixed gender acute mental health ward based at the Summerlands Site in Yeovil and includes a Health Based Place of Safety. The ward is AIMS accredited and has recently successfully undergone reaccreditation. We are also in the process of developing an additional purpose built acute ward on site, making this an exciting time to join the service.
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will be a key member of a multi disciplinary team delivering high quality, compassionate care to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will work collaboratively and innovatively, applying the principles of engagement, recovery, and positive and proactive care to improve patient experience and outcomes.
We offer a supportive and welcoming working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing. You will have access to regular supervision, annual appraisal, psychology led reflective practice groups, and a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for service users experiencing acute mental health difficulties.Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in accordance with legislation, best practice and Trust values.Deliver compassionate, recoveryfocused care using therapeutic engagement and evidencebased interventions.Monitor and respond to changes in mental and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately.Administer medication safely and in line with Trust policy, professional standards and legal frameworks.Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, service users, families and carers to support recovery.Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records.Support and supervise healthcare support workers, students and junior colleagues as required.
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 lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Staff Nurse on Rowan Ward, you will take responsibility for the clinical care of designated service users, ensuring care is delivered safely, respectfully and in line with professional and organisational standards. You will build and maintain purposeful therapeutic relationships, demonstrating sensitivity and empathy when working with individuals who may be experiencing extreme distress, risk or crisis.
The role requires confidence, approachability and emotional resilience, as you will often support people during the most acute and challenging phase of their recovery journey. You will apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery, and positive and proactive care in all aspects of your practice, encouraging hope, empowerment and participation in care planning.
You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including psychology, occupational therapy and medical colleagues, contributing to effective risk management, care coordination and discharge planning. As part of a supportive ward culture, you will manage competing demands, participate in reflective practice, and contribute to a positive team environment focused on learning, collaboration and staff wellbeing.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient setting where your compassion, professionalism and commitment can have a genuine impact on the lives of people using our services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
Teaching/Assessor qualificationEvidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in multi-agency services
Additional Criteria Essential
Required to develop knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the postMust be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Rowan Ward
56 Preston Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)