Nurse Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Community Mental Health Service to work within our Community Mental Health Team, based in Bridgwater. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who is keen to be part of the exciting transformation of Mental Health Services in Somerset, in particular to participate in the facilitation of clinics running in Bridgwater, including clozapine, depot and physical wellbeing.

Our team respond rapidly to the needs of adults needing mental health advice and support. The team is established, supportive, knowledgeable and above all passionate about what they do!

We are a supportive, compassionate multi-disciplinary service where every person is an integral part of the team.

"Working as part of the Community Mental Health team, is one of the most rewarding roles I have undertaken. Every day is different -- it is interesting, challenging and I love being able to make a difference. From the moment I started, I felt relaxed and included."

As part of our Community Mental Health Team, you can take part (or not) in team days/nights out, sweep stakes and 'secret Santa', as well as other activities!!

Main duties of the job

To provide healthcare to patients as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The role will involve promoting mental and physical health and wellbeing for patients with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

To work as part of a team, delivering health care that focus on the direct needs of the patient

To work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities as delegated by the registered nurse

To provide planned nursing care and treatment to patients in the community as assessed by the registered nurse

To undertake a range of clinical activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent to undertake, including:

- Phlebotomy

- Depot administration

- Clozapine monitoring

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!