The closing date is 18th Sep 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Nursing Associate to join our Community Mental Health Service, based at The Bridge.
As a Nursing Associate, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multi-professional team to assess, plan, and deliver high-quality clinical care that meets both patient and service needs. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by providing holistic, person-centred care to people of all ages, across a range of settings.
You will be registered with the NMC and committed to working in line with the NMC Standards of Proficiency and Code of Conduct. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
In this role, you will:
* Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to an allocated group of patients, recognising and working within your scope of practice.
* Support Registered Nurses in assessing, planning and evaluating care, escalating concerns when required.
* Undertake a range of clinical procedures, including medicines management, in line with Trust policy and your competency.
* Promote recovery, independence and wellbeing for people with mental health needs, supporting health promotion and illness prevention.
* Work as part of the Community Mental Health Service multi-disciplinary team, liaising with colleagues across nursing, medical, therapy, pharmacy and social care.
* Support safe and timely patient discharges, helping to reduce hospital readmissions.
* Act as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring dignity, equality and inclusion are upheld.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, governance and service improvement initiatives.
* Provide support and supervision to Health Care Support Workers, Trainee Nursing Associates and students, helping create a positive learning environment.
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.
Job description
This is a varied role where you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care within our Community Mental Health Service.
You will work independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, building therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers, and helping to meet both physical and mental health needs. You will also support the safe management of risk, reporting incidents and safeguarding concerns in line with Trust policy.
To support your development, you will have access to supervision, mentorship and role-specific training. This opportunity offers the chance to further your skills and gain valuable experience within community mental health nursing, while being part of a supportive and professional team.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Foundation degree in health care or Higher National Diploma in health care ie at Level 5 of the Regulated Qualification Framework
* Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
* Competency in the core skills for this post
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience in the area applied for
* Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
* Relevant experience of working self-directed and as part of a team
Desirable
* Experience of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Olivia Kirman
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 Month(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-3058
Job locations
The Bridge
Glastonbury Road
Wells
Somerset
BA5 1TJ