Job requirements
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Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Ability to carry out assessments and psycho-social interventions.
- Experience
Knowledge of mental health and community care legislation and policy
- Experience
Knowledge and experience of a range of motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy and psychological therapy (i.e. CBT/CAT)
- Experience
Experience as a Band 5 or equivalent Mental Health Professional
- Qualifications
Current registration with relevant professional body i.e. NMC/HCPC
- Qualifications
Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuous professional development
- Qualifications
Experience of facilitating supervision and appraisal
- Additional Criteria
Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Additional Criteria
Compassionate - Open minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers and relatives with dignity and respect.
- Additional Criteria
Ability to undertake PMVA training to required level for role.
- Additional Criteria
Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the trust to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Experience of mentorship role
Job summary
The Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) for older people work with adults aged 65 and over who are experiencing moderate or severe mental illness. The CMHT's assess, treat, monitor, and support patients and their families predominately in their own homes and, where necessary, can refer to other teams such as the Intensive Dementia Service (IDS) or Home Treatment Team. They can also arrange admissions to hospital when necessary. The CMHT's also provide an 'in-reach service', providing specialist support and assessments for patients' admitted to Community Hospitals.
The CMHT'S consist of Psychiatrists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Support, Time & Recovery Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, and administration support. The CMHT's are also part of a bigger team known as the Integrated Team which bring together CMHT's, District Nursing Teams and Integrated Rehabilitation Teams.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for older adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties in: Older Person's Mental Health Specialist Care Settings, the Community, for those under the Memory Assessment Service and the Therapeutic Group setting. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with individuals and their significant others who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the post holder will provide assessment and psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative approach and will be skilled at positive risk management. Liaison with a wide range of agencies is central to the role.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 184-OL-BL-5757
- Job locations: Mulberry Centre, Brent Road, Berrow, Somerset, TA8 2JU, United Kingdom, Glanville House, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*The post holder will be based in the Older Person's Community Mental Health team bases in Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset.
*They will have a caseload of Older People experiencing Mental Health difficulties.
*They will take on the role of key worker for clients.
*They may complete Memory Assessments.
*The post holder will have access to regular clinical supervision from a band 7 Nurse/OT.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Community Mental Health Practitioner with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Bridgwater, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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