Job summary

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) seeking a new opportunity? We have an exciting secondment opportunity to develop your specialist respiratory skills and work within the Hospital @ Home Respiratory Team. Do you enjoy acute respiratory and or community nursing? This role will allow you to combine acute and community working whilst developing your experience in specialist respiratory care delivering outstanding care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

Over service is county wide, however, you will be allocated the West side of the county (Taunton and Bridgwater) working alongside MPH or the East side of the county (Yeovil and West Mendip) working alongside YDH depending upon preference. This positions are day shifts only and cover 8-8pm with one in four weekends which include additional unsocial hours enhanced payments.

You'll need to be a car driver with your own vehicle to visit patients. We offer a generous mileage allowance to cover the use of your car for NHS business, which includes both mileage and depreciation.

If you're a qualified RN looking for a rewarding challenge to advance your nursing career, join our friendly, and highly skilled team of respiratory nurses and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

The respiratory element of the Hospital @ Home programme is designed to facilitate early/supported discharge of patients from acute medical beds and to prevent hospital admissions of patients with unstable respiratory disease in the community, so creating a 'virtual ward'.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise which, this post, is respiratory medicine. They manage a discrete aspect of a patient's care within their current level of practice, which will be particular to a specific context. You will have a high level of acute clinical skills including venepuncture, IV administration, PICC line management and cannulation.

Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work autonomously in the community with patients, their family, carers and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans.

A comprehensive training and competency package will be provided to support your development.

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 summary

We're looking for a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist to join our CAMHS West Community Team. This role is available full-time or 30 hours per week, working Monday--Friday, 8:30am--5pm.

Due to ongoing investment in our CAMHS services across Somerset, this is an exciting time to join a developing and supportive team. We welcome both experienced clinicians and newly qualified practitioners, offering roles at Band 6 or a Band 5 Preceptorship/ASYE for those starting their careers.

You will play a key role in delivering comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and ongoing evaluation for children and young people presenting with mental health difficulties. Working closely with families and carers, you will provide compassionate, holistic support tailored to individual needs.

The role involves a mix of autonomous and collaborative practice, delivering care in clinical bases, homes, and community settings.

To support your professional development, we offer monthly line management and clinical supervision, regular peer group supervision, and bi-monthly CPD sessions for all CAMHS clinicians. We also provide access to therapeutic training and clear progression opportunities.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and want to be part of a forward-thinking, expanding service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The CAMHS West Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprising of professionals from various disciplines. The team support children and young people under 18 presenting with a broad range of complex difficulties including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma and those presenting with associated risk. The team have a positive and supportive culture and a strong ethos of working together with a shared passion and operates 9-5, Monday to Friday.

There are opportunities for close working relationships with other CAMHS Teams within Somerset including Forensic CAMHS, Community Eating Disorder Service and the Enhanced Outreach Team.

You will receive clinical and managerial supervision in addition to accessing structured learning and development opportunities including the potential for training in specialist therapies. We also prioritise taking care of our employees! We have annual team away days, compassion circles, access to Employee Assistance Programme including counselling if required.

If you are interested in working with children and young people and would like to find out more, please do get in touch - we would welcome informal contact to discuss the role and the exciting opportunities it brings!

Applications welcome via CV or online.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Children and Young People's Therapy Service (CYPTS) at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Working with children and young people aged 0-19 years, you will deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to support children with a wide range of physical impairments and developmental needs.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, education professionals, parents and carers to help children achieve their full potential. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist paediatric skills whilst contributing to an integrated therapy service across community, clinic, home and educational settings.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and improving outcomes for children and families across Somerset.

Main duties of the job

• Independently assess, diagnose and provide physiotherapy intervention for children and young people with a range of physical impairments and developmental needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment programmes and care plans.
• Work collaboratively with families, education settings, healthcare professionals and partner agencies to support children's physical development and mobility.
• Provide advice, training and support to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments, reviews and reports where appropriate.
• Manage and prioritise an independent caseload while maintaining accurate clinical records and reports.
• Participate in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Support service development, audit, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise therapy support staff, trainees and volunteers as required.
• Maintain professional development through ongoing training and evidence-based practice.

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 summary

Looking to start or continue your career as an Occupational Therapist?

Would you like a post that enables you to work in a variety of different areas to broaden and advance your skills and experience?

We are able to offer a post with access to a specific core skills programme, regular peer support group and great variety of experiences.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Somerset NHSFT joint acute and community Band 5 rotational scheme. You will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of practice settings, developing a depth of experience as you progress through your career with us.

There is also a Band 5 opportunity at Yeovil District Hospital, so please express in your application if you would like to be considered for all opportunities available.

Currently the rotational scheme offers the following opportunities:

• Community Integrated Rehabilitation
• Discharge to Assess
• Acute Stroke & Neurology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Cardiology Medicine
• Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• A&E and emergency care
• Care of Older People

For further information on the rotations, please refer to the Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapist booklet attached.

Please give us a call for an informal chat or send us an email.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy Service as part of the rotational scheme as detailed above.

To hold responsibility for own caseload and undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision but having access to a Senior Occupational Therapist on a daily basis and participating in the Services formal Professional Supervision & Appraisal Programme.

You will be expected to carry out specific occupational therapy assessment which will include goal setting and treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning. You will be committed to a person centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Taunton. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within clinical psychology and learning disability services.

Working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist, you will contribute to the delivery of psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience in direct clinical work, service development, audit, research and multidisciplinary team working.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities and an interest in supporting individuals who may present with complex or challenging behaviours. Experience of systemic approaches and Positive Behaviour Support would be advantageous.

This post provides excellent development opportunities for aspiring psychology professionals and offers regular clinical supervision, support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join our friendly and supportive Community Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities in Taunton. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offering an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within clinical psychology and learning disability services.

Working under the supervision of a qualified HCPC-registered Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist, you will contribute to the delivery of psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The role offers valuable experience in direct clinical work, service development, audit, research and multidisciplinary team working.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with people with learning disabilities and an interest in supporting individuals who may present with complex or challenging behaviours. Experience of systemic approaches and Positive Behaviour Support would be advantageous.

This post provides excellent development opportunities for aspiring psychology professionals and offers regular clinical supervision, support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

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 summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service based on Rydon Ward. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, recovery-focused occupational therapy interventions to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will manage your own caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing person-centred treatment plans and supporting individuals to achieve meaningful recovery goals. You will work across inpatient settings and, where appropriate, within community and home environments to ensure continuity of care and effective discharge planning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early career Occupational Therapist looking to develop their clinical skills within mental health services while benefiting from regular supervision, professional development and support from experienced Occupational Therapy colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults receiving care within acute mental health inpatient services.
• Manage a defined caseload, independently assessing patients and developing individualised treatment plans based on their needs, goals and strengths.
• Support patients to maximise independence, recovery and participation in meaningful occupations and daily activities.
• Play a key role in multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning and discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions between inpatient and community services.
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and contribute to the safe management of patient care.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and support recovery journeys.
• Provide guidance, support and supervision to Activity Organisers, Rehabilitation Assistants and students as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce clear written reports in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in continuing professional development and contribute to training and teaching activities within the service.

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 summary

Post: Band 5 Occupational Therapist Community Rehabilitation Service, North Sedgemoor CRS.

Base: Burnham on Sea Hospital

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Permanent. Part-time working considered

Secondments and rotation options considered

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support and deliver therapy in the community and work within the multi-disciplinary team as part of the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS).

The team provide community rehabilitation services to the whole of the North Sedgemoor area and are based in Burnham on Sea Community Hospital. They are part of the wider CRS team based in Bridgwater covering the Sedgemoor Neighbourhood.

You will be required to provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients and to ensure a coordinated approach to safe, effective, person centred care, working closely with other professionals and agencies within our Neighbourhood. You will be part of a supportive team who deliver a quality service with training opportunities to enhance and develop your confidence and knowledge. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary team members and be supported by the Clinical specialists.

If you are starting your career or considering developing your skills and gaining experience in a Band 5 Occupational Therapist post then is the job for you. We welcome enquiries to discuss the post further; please contact Ben Lang CRS Manager on 07990 567 063, [email protected]

Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to support and deliver therapy in the community and work within the multi-disciplinary team as part of the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS).

Youwill be required to provide clinical assessment and treatment of patients and to ensure a coordinated approach to safe, effective, person centred care, working closely with other professionals and agencies within our Neighbourhood. You will be part of a supportive team who deliver a quality service with training opportunities to enhance and develop your confidence and knowledge. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary team members and be supported by the Clinical specialists.

If you are starting your career or considering developing your skills and gaining experience in a Band 5 Occupational Therapist post then is the job for you.

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 summary

Do you want to be part of a Trust that places a strong emphasis on development?

This role will offer a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic therapy team, within a Trust that places a strong emphasis on CPD, clinical supervision, preceptorship and staff development.

You will also be fully supported with an excellent development programme which includes supervision, with competencies to achieve and in-service training.

Is this the ideal role for you?

Are you a motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Physiotherapist?

Are you dynamic and flexible to the workload fluctuations, and understand the demands of working in an acute trust?

Are you able to take part in a full 7 day working and the respiratory on call service?

If you answered YES to these questions then we would love to hear from you!

Our integrated Somerset Foundation Trust really is a place to start your career with opportunities for development from day one.

Main duties of the job

The post is based at Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH).

Rotations occur every 4 months with current rotations being:

*Orthopaedics -- MPH

*Stroke service and Neurology -- MPH

*Care of the elderly - MPH

*ITU and Respiratory - MPH

*Surgery, with some exposure to oncology - MPH

*Musculoskeletal Out-patients -- Dene Barton/Bridgewater Community Hospital

*JETT (Joint Emergency Therapy Team) -- MPH

The workload will be flexible and, at times, will involve the provision of service in locations other than specified.

To take a full part in the on-call and weekend rota (following an induction programme).

This post will be part of the delivery of the physiotherapy 7 day week service including Bank Holidays and you will be required to participate in the rota system i.e. work 5 days within a 7 day period.

This is a post graduate 'training post' in physiotherapy where the post holder is supervised. Mentoring is available on all aspects of patient care and more senior staff are always available on site The post serves to:-

*Identify, prioritise, assess and treat appropriate patients providing a safe and effective physiotherapy service

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job summary

This post requires a graduate level state-registered physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience

The post holder will:

Provide specialised and evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service

Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for band 5 staff, apprentices, students and Rehabilitation Assistants working

Assist the Team Leads in the planning, co-ordinating, delivery and evaluation of the Therapy service

Deputise on behalf of the Team Lead on both clinical issues and leadership duties within the Team

Have a broad understanding of physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental/ professional issues

Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of Physiotherapy to Inpatient and iMsK services.

Actively participate in their own clinical development.

Provide a high level of Physiotherapy input to the service users.

Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.

Provide clinical supervision, support and training to Peers, Band 5 Physiotherapists, Assistants and Students.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, dynamic and inspiring Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the YDH Physiotherapy Team

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

*Provide evidence-based physiotherapy in the clinical areas as part of a 7-day service

*Provide clinical support, guidance and supervision for students, apprentices and Rehabilitation Assistants working within the Team

*Play an active role in the development of students and Rehabilitation Assistants, alongside senior clinical staff

*Provide advice regarding the rehabilitation management of patients to families, carers and the other members of the MDT

*Have a broad understanding of Physiotherapy specialities and of wider departmental and/or professional issues

*Partake in weekend working, respiratory on-call duties and other clinical extended hours services as rotations require

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 Exeterjust 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

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-6110

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached full job description.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agenciesTo use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached full job description.Maintains good communication, liaison and working arrangements with other Trust teams, Trusts and external agenciesTo use communication tools (verbal and non verbal) to gain valid informed consent with patients where there will often be barriers to effective communication e.g. loss of hearing, altered perception, expressive and receptive dysphasia, pain, fear. To have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment e.g. those with cognitive or speech difficulties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
• *HCPC registration
• *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Experience

Essential

• *Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience.

Desirable

• *Acute NHS experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please refer to attached Job Description

Desirable

• Please refer to attached Job Description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy *HCPC registration *Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including evidence of recent postgraduate learning Desirable Member of CSP Experience Essential *Broad range of experience as a student or post registration experience. Desirable *Acute NHS experience Additional Criteria Essential Please refer to attached Job Description Desirable Please refer to attached Job Description

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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 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

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder will work as a member of the Neighbourhood Team in Older Persons' Mental Health providing a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for older people in South Somerset with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

The post holder will be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a caseload within the community working with individuals and their significant others who have multiple and complex needs. Acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psycho-social, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management

Main duties of the job

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 Support Service (IDSS) 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 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.

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 summary

The post holder will work as a member of the Neighbourhood Team in Older Persons' Mental Health providing a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for older people in South Somerset with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

The post holder will be personally responsible and professionally accountable for a caseload within the community working with individuals and their significant others who have multiple and complex needs. Acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide assessment, psycho-social, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative recovery approach and will be skilled at positive risk management

Main duties of the job

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 Support Service (IDSS) 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 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.

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 summary

We are looking to appoint health care support assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated team on Crewkerne inpatient ward. The unit is an 8 bedded inpatient ward, focusing on the rehabilitation of patients who have been discharged from the acute hospital. Our goals as staff are to provide patient centred care and work alongside the rehabilitation team to support these patients discharging to appropriate settings. A a health care Assistant, you will work alongside a large multidisciplinary team and play a key role in the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve their shared goals. Individuals should eb able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service group develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 Exeterjust 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

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-5921

Job locations

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person Specification

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crewkerne Community Hospital

Middle Path

Crewkerne

Somerset

TA18 8BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified Dietitian looking to work within a friendly, supportive team in Somerset? Or do you have some clinical dietetic experience and are now looking for a permanent position?

Would you enjoy working in a community setting, within community hospitals, care homes and GP clinics with strong links to both the community dietetic team and also the acute dietetic teams across Somerset?

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified Dietitian to work with the Community Dietetic Service in Somerset.

Main duties of the job

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have varied student or post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties. This may include specific experience in working with patients following stroke. Communication skills and MDT working experience are essential. Training and support will be available.

You need to be registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council and ideally have had some NHS experience.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner to join the Somerset Team for Early Psychosis (STEP). We are looking for a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker who is passionate about supporting young people and adults experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

Working within a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in reducing the duration of untreated psychosis through timely assessment, outreach, education and therapeutic intervention. The team embraces a biopsychosocial approach and delivers creative, recovery-focused support, including individual and family interventions, group activities and community-based programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service that values collaboration, innovation and person-centred care, while contributing to service development and providing leadership and support to colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Triage and assess referrals for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or those at risk of developing psychosis.
• Deliver specialist assessments and develop personalised recovery-focused care plans and risk management plans.
• Provide individual therapeutic interventions using evidence-based approaches including motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioural approaches.
• Deliver family interventions and work closely with families, carers and significant others to support recovery.
• Build effective therapeutic relationships that promote engagement, recovery and independence.
• Assess, manage and respond to risk, safeguarding concerns and changes in mental state.
• Liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners, including primary care, inpatient services, community mental health teams, CAMHS, housing providers and voluntary sector organisations.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and evaluation activities.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and support to Band 5 and unregistered staff, students and peer support workers.
• Support team leadership activities and deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards

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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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to join the Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT). Based in Bridgwater, this innovative service works across Somerset and the wider South West Provider Collaborative region to support individuals with complex forensic mental health needs and improve pathways into and out of secure care.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of psychologically informed, recovery-focused care. Working alongside experienced Psychologists and a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with psychological assessments, interventions, formulations, service evaluations, audits and research activities, helping to improve outcomes for service users with complex mental health presentations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate looking to develop clinical and forensic experience within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

Main duties of the job

• Support qualified Psychologists in delivering psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for individuals under the care of the Specialist Community Forensic Team and Ash Ward.
• Assist in administering and scoring psychological measures, risk assessments, rating scales and structured interviews.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with service users while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Contribute to the delivery of brief, planned psychological interventions under supervision.
• Gather, analyse and present data to support audits, service evaluations, quality improvement projects and research activities.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support evidence-based practice and service development.
• Assist in the development and delivery of psychology-based training and support for colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and work collaboratively with a range of partner agencies and professionals.
• Use supervision effectively to support professional development and maintain high standards of practice.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Mental Health Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Service across Somerset. As a registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, you will provide high-quality assessment, care planning and evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

Working within a progressive Community Mental Health Service, you will support individuals using recovery-focused and strengths-based approaches, helping people achieve their goals, maximise independence and improve their wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers, primary care, voluntary sector partners and other health and social care professionals to deliver person-centred care.

As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to clinical leadership, support service development initiatives, provide supervision to colleagues and help maintain high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload of individuals with severe and enduring mental health needs, providing assessment, care planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based, psychosocial and recovery-focused interventions that promote wellbeing, resilience and independence.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and develop effective risk management and recovery plans in partnership with service users and carers.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, families and carers.
• Work closely with partner agencies including primary care, inpatient services, social care, housing providers, substance misuse services and voluntary sector organisations.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and children, identifying concerns and taking appropriate action in line with local and national guidance.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and support to junior staff, support workers and students.
• Participate in service development, clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to team leadership, including coordinating team activity and supporting operational delivery when required.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and ensure compliance with professional standards, Trust policies and information governance requirements.

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 summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on (Insert ward / department here).The unit is a (Please insert a bit of information about your ward / working area here).As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 Exeterjust 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

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 a year x 2 WTE posts available

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5721

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Harrison House

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 2PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Outstanding care
• Listening and leading
• Working together
• Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional attitude
• Ability to liaise with multi-professional team

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with patients in a hospital setting.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical Ophthalmic setting.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to work and champion the trust values.
• Demonstrate a good working ethos and role modelling.
• Assessed as competent in enhanced skills as described in the job description.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Outstanding care Listening and leading Working together Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills Excellent communication skills Professional attitude Ability to liaise with multi-professional team Experience Essential Experience of working with patients in a hospital setting. Desirable Experience of working in a clinical Ophthalmic setting. Additional Criteria Essential Able to work and champion the trust values. Demonstrate a good working ethos and role modelling. Assessed as competent in enhanced skills as described in the job description.

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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 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

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to make a real difference in mental health care? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and innovative Lead Dietitian for Inpatient Mental Health Services to champion nutrition as a key part of recovery and wellbeing across our inpatient services.

In this role, you will provide expert dietetic assessment and intervention for individuals with complex mental health needs, lead service development initiatives, support catering and food standards across mental health sites, and promote evidence-based, person-centred care. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, influence policy and practice.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered Dietitian with substantial post-registration experience, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a passion for improving physical health outcomes for people experiencing mental illness.

You will be supported by a well-established multidisciplinary team and benefit from strong professional links with Dietetic colleagues across the Trust, ensuring opportunities for collaboration, peer support, and continued professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop the dietetic service within our mental health inpatient service, work autonomously at an advanced level, and contribute to innovative models of care across Somerset. Travel across multiple sites will be required.

Main duties of the job

• To provide highly specialist dietetic advice/input and training throughout mental health inpatient services within the Trust.
• To take a lead role in supporting a Trust-wide Nutrition and Dietetic Service for mental health inpatient services.
• To work with catering services to ensure the Trust's catering provisions are fit for purpose and meet national guidelines for hospital food standards.
• To provide highly specialised dietetic assessments and interventions to individuals or groups of clients with mental health illness or learning disabilities admitted to a mental health inpatient ward.
• To provide clinical supervision, support and training to band 5 and 6 Dietitians and Dietetics Students, with the aim of upskilling the wider dietetic workforce in supporting patients with mental health difficulties in other care settings.
• To carry out delegated tasks in policy and service development.

This post often involves working with people who are highly distressed, and being faced with severe behavioural, emotional and mental health issues, verbal and physical aggression, highly distressing self-injurious behaviour, family breakdown, physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect.

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 summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Mental Health Practitioner (SMHP) to join our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a varied and rewarding role, where you will hold a small clinical caseload of children and young people (CYP) with low to moderate mental health concerns, deliver early interventions in line with the CAMHS framework, and provide up to 10 sessions per young person.

You will act as a key link between education settings and MHST, offering consultation, advice, signposting, and resources to support a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and other partners, you will contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people across your locality.

"Working for the MHST for 3 years has been both interesting and challenging. As a Health Visitor in background, I am not the typical SMHP but with listening skills and training in some CBT previously, the University's Low Intensity Supervisors course developed my expertise alongside a supportive environment. Liaising with Mental Health Leads in schools, to identify Whole School Approaches, early interventions to children and their families, within the broader context of CAMHS has been enlightening." - JC

Main duties of the job

Main duties

• Hold a small clinical caseload of CYP with low to moderate mental health needs, delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions.
• Act as a main point of contact between education settings and MHST, offering advice, consultation, and signposting to other services.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with schools, GPs, social care, public health, and voluntary sector partners.
• Support the development and delivery of whole-school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Participate in service evaluation, audit, and clinical governance to ensure high-quality provision.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and statistical data in line with Trust and professional standards.

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 summary

If you're passionate about helping people with severe and enduring mental health needs live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the role for you.

As a Band 6 Community Mental Health Professional within the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team, you'll make a meaningful difference every day by supporting people with some of the most complex mental health challenges in the community. Working closely with service users, families, carers, and partner organisations, you'll help individuals achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing, and access the support they need to thrive. This role is based within the South Somerset Assertive Outreach Team at Holly Court, Yeovil.

You'll join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and person-centred care. Alongside managing your own caseload, you'll have opportunities to develop your leadership skills, support colleagues, contribute to service improvement projects, and help shape the future of community mental health services.

Whether you're an experienced mental health nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker looking to progress your career, this is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your expertise and ideas will be valued.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality mental health assessment, care planning, and ongoing support for people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
• Manage a defined caseload, building therapeutic relationships with individuals who may find it difficult to engage with services.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, inpatient services, community teams, GPs, and partner organisations to ensure coordinated and effective care.
• Support people to develop independence and confidence in areas such as daily living, housing, finances, communication, and community participation.
• Provide professional guidance, mentorship, and supervision to colleagues and students, helping to develop the skills and confidence of the wider team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and evaluation activities that enhance patient care.
• Play an active role in team leadership, supporting the Team Manager to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.

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 summary

Are you a compassionate Assistant Psychologist who is enthusiastic about forensic mental health?

We're looking for a motivated and thoughtful individual to join our Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, where you'll play a key role in delivering psychologically-informed support to individuals with complex needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and expanding service, where you'll work closely with experienced Clinical Psychologists and be supported to develop your skills in assessment, formulation and intervention. You'll be part of a small, knowledgeable and supportive team that values reflective practice, wellbeing and continuous professional development.

The OPD Pathway is a specialist service and a joint initiative between His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and NHS England, working with high-risk offenders who experience severe personality disorder. Our team sits within the wider Somerset Forensic Service, offering opportunities to collaborate with a range of services including community forensic teams, inpatient settings, and criminal justice partners.

Due to the nature of this role and required police vetting, applicants must have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years and we are unable to consider applications that require visa sponsorship.

This vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Support Clinical Psychologists in delivering specialist forensic psychology input within the OPD pathway
• Assist with psychological assessments, including risk assessments, structured interviews and psychometric measures
• Contribute to the development of psychological formulations and care plans
• Deliver brief, structured psychological interventions under supervision
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with individuals who may be difficult to engage
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals including probation, police, courts, social care and health teams
• Assist in data collection, audit, research and service evaluation activities
• Contribute to service development projects and the ongoing improvement of the OPD pathway
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce reports as required
• Actively engage in supervision, training and reflective practice

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 summary

We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in CYP-Children Young People and in the Emergency Department.

Full/Part-time hours are available with a variety of shift patterns.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

In the Emergency Department, we also provide supplementary training to enable you to perform a variety of clinical skills which exceed the duties of the Trust HCA role.

Such skills include, performing ECGs, venepuncture (blood sampling), cannulation (getting IV access) and other specialist equipment such as bladder scanning and point-of-care testing

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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 summary

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Assistants with a genuine passion for delivering high-quality patient care to join our dedicated team on Dunkery Stroke and Neurology Unit.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and play a key role in delivering fundamental patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, while supporting patients to achieve shared goals and maximise their independence. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to embrace new challenges as the service continues to develop and evolve.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working within a care setting would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided, including all mandatory training, professional updates, and the skills required to undertake the role effectively.

Full details of the role and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a flexible approach to shift patterns and, following appropriate training, commit to participating in the on-call service.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date should a sufficient number of applications be received.

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 summary

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about optimising the lives of older people and recognising that every minute matters.

This is an exciting time to join our acute Care of Older People team as we work to develop the service in line with current national frailty initiatives and ensure we are delivering genuine Occupational Therapy in the acute setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing this evolving service and so will work with the Clinical Specialist/Team Leader to continue service improvement work to support patients to minimise time in hospital, regain as much independence as possible and be able to age well and live a fulfilling life. The postholder will be based at Musgrove Park Hospital however there will be an expectation that assessment and intervention will also need to be undertaken in the patients home environment.

We have an excellent peer support programme and many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

The post holder will be motivated to improve services for the benefit of patients, have knowledge of frailty and ageing well and understand the value of the occupational therapy role within this area. It is recognised that patients with dementia and delirium are at greater risk of an extended hospital stay, the postholder will be creative and willing to trial different ways of working to optimise Occupational Therapy to these patients, working closely with community services

Main duties of the job

Along with the Advanced Clinical Specialist/Team Leader, the post holder will take a specialist clinical lead role in the provision and development of an effective and specialised Occupational Therapy Service. To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients referred to the Occupational Therapy Service.

The post holder will have a passion for improving services for the benefit of patients with an emphasis on ageing well and understand the value of the occupational therapy role within this area of older adult care. The post holder will support the Clinical Specialist/Team Leader with service improvement, utilising ageing well education throughout their practice. The aim being to prevent hospital deconditioning through use early intervention principles. This supports maximising independence and reduces time spent in hospital to provide the chance for each patient to live a fulfilling life.

The post holder will supervise Junior Band 5 Occupational Therapists, assistants and students, and assist the band 7s with teaching and clinical supervision of Occupational Therapists, students and multidisciplinary staff. The post holder will deputise for the Advanced Clinical Specialist/Team Leader undertaking any specific clinical and professional responsibilities in their absence i.e. day to day operational management and prioritisation of the ward/service caseload and Occupational therapy team. The post holder will be responsible for his or her own Continual Professional Development.

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.