Nurse Associate

Somerset Nhs Foundation Trust; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 4 Nursing Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Mental Health Team in Bridgwater. You will support Depot, Clozapine and Wellbeing Clinics, delivering person-centred care under supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

You will carry out venepuncture, health monitoring and medication ordering, while maintaining accurate records and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree or HND in health care is required.
• NMC Registered Nurse Associate status is essential.
• Competency in core clinical skills and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support Depot, Clozapine and Wellbeing Clinics with safe and effective care.
• Perform venepuncture and physical health monitoring, order medications as needed.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, RNs and MDT colleagues to deliver holistic care.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with trust policies and NMC standards.
• Monitor changes in mental and physical health and escalate concerns promptly.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and governance activities.

Skills

Foundation degree

HND

NMC registration

Education

Foundation degree in health care

Higher National Diploma in health care

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Team based at Glanville House, Bridgwater. You will play a key role in supporting patients with severe mental illness through our Depot, Clozapine and Wellbeing Clinics, delivering high quality person centred care within a supportive, established and passionate team.

You will work independently under the guidance of Registered Nurses, contributing to holistic mental and physical health assessment, treatment and monitoring. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced clinical environment, enjoys collaborative team working, and is passionate about improving the lives of adults with complex mental health needs.

As part of our friendly team, you'll also have the option to get involved in team activities such as team days/nights out, sweepstakes, Secret Santa and other wellbeing events - or simply enjoy the warm and inclusive atmosphere day today.

Main duties of the job

• Support the running of Depot, Clozapine and Wellbeing Clinics, delivering safe and effective clinical care.
• Undertake venepuncture, physical health monitoring, and ordering medication as required.
• Work closely with pharmacists, Registered Nurses and wider MDT colleagues.
• Provide high quality, evidence based nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Monitor and respond to changes in a patient's mental and physical health, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and up to date patient records in line with trust policies and NMC standards.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and well organised clinic environment.
• Support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support safe discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.

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!

Details

Date posted: 14 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 184-OL-GR-3787

Job locations: Glanville House, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care and Professional Practice: Provide holistic mental and physical health support in our community clinic, including venepuncture, physical observations, medication ordering and preparing patients for procedures. Monitor changes in patient wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately, and promote health through advice and ongoing support. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity, equality and inclusion.

Teamwork and Communication: Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth clinic operations and safe patient care. Communicate clearly with colleagues, patients and families, participate in handovers and MDT meetings, and handle verbal concerns sensitively.

Organisation, Safety and Governance: Manage and prioritise your workload effectively. Adhere to Trust policies on medicines management, infection prevention, safeguarding and confidentiality. Support risk assessments, incident reporting and quality improvement, while ensuring equipment is used and maintained safely.

Learning, Development and Supervision: Engage in supervision, mandatory training and ongoing development. Support students and junior staff where appropriate and work within your professional limits in line with the NMC Code.

Service and Team Culture: Contribute positively to team culture and take part in team wellbeing activities if you wish. Demonstrate the Trust values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork in your daily practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Foundation degree in health care or Higher National Diploma in health care ie at Level 5 of the Regulated Qualification Framework
• Registered Nurse Associate on the NMC register
• Competency in the core skills for this post

Experience (Essential)

• Relevant experience in the area applied for
• Relevant experience of working with patients and families from a range of cultures and backgrounds
• Relevant experience of working self-directed and as part of a team

Additional Criteria (Essential)

• Relevant knowledge of the relationship between physical and emotional ill-health
• Provision and promotion of holistic person centred care and support, duty of care and safeguarding of individuals
• An understanding of emotional and physical impact of mental illness/disability on an individual, their family/carers

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. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Glanville House, Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager Julie Rainforth, [e-mail]

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