The closing date is 17 February 2026
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
Job summary
We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) to join our dedicated team on a 15-bedded acute mental health ward in Yeovil. You will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and medical professionals. Together, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will deliver specialist care to adults experiencing severe and complex mental health crises. Your role involves rapid assessment, planning, and delivery of interventions to stabilise patients and support their recovery. This is a fast-paced environment that requires resilience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate care.
Job responsibilities
You will:
- Lead the clinical management of designated patients, assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care.
- Observe, report, and record changes in patients’ physical and mental health.
- Provide and supervise personal care and daily living activities, ensuring dignity and respect.
- Deliver therapeutic activities and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Undertake physical health observations and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Ensure completion and review of clinical and risk assessments in line with Trust policy.
- Work within legal and professional frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and safeguarding requirements.
- Participate in clinical governance, supervision, and continuous professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture, supporting staff wellbeing and morale.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification Registered Mental Health Nurse Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessor qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-agency services
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).