Registered Mental Health Nurse - Rowan Ward 1

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to adults of working age who are experiencing acute mental health difficulties. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting service users through their recovery journey, promoting safety, dignity and meaningful therapeutic engagement at all times. You will be based on one of our 15-bedded inpatient mental health wards in Yeovil and will work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and medical staff. Together, the team provides evidence-based, person-centred care tailored to individual need in a supportive and recovery-focused environment.,

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to adults experiencing acute mental health needs.
• Act as a named nurse / keyworker for designated service users, coordinating care and contributing to recovery planning.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Promote therapeutic engagement, risk management and positive clinical outcomes.
• Support and supervise junior staff, students and healthcare support workers.
  
  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.