Mental Health Practitioner - Bridgwater CMHS

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Service based at Glanville House, Bridgwater. This role is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists or Social Workers with significant postregistration experience in community mental health. You will work with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties, delivering highquality assessment and evidencebased psychosocial interventions using a recoveryfocused and strengthsbased approach. As a senior practitioner within the team, you will contribute to clinical leadership, provide supervision to colleagues, and work collaboratively with a wide range of partner agencies across health, social care, voluntary and community services.,

• Manage a caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community setting.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessments and care planning using a recovery and strengthsbased approach.
• Deliver evidencebased psychosocial and therapeutic interventions, drawing on knowledge of psychological therapies and recovery models.
• Assess and manage risk, including safeguarding adults and children, escalating concerns appropriately and participating in statutory processes where required.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families and a wide range of partner agencies to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Contribute to clinical leadership within the team, including supervising Band 5 and unregistered staff and supporting students.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required, assisting with triage, workload allocation and team coordination.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with Trust policy and information governance requirements.
  
  The role requires flexibility, autonomy and the ability to manage complex clinical situations, including risk assessment and safeguarding. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential.
  
  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, 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.


• 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.