Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Services - Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

£44,229 per annum (pro rata for part time) + Excellent Benefits 37.5 hours per week Please click here to view the Job Profile Closing date: 26th June 2026 Field based working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire supporting Our Mental Health nursing registered services. Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Milestones we’re on the lookout for a new nurse to join our nursing team in the mental health division, supporting the mental health and physical health needs of the people we support. We welcome applicants who are registered mental health nurses, and if can demonstrate appropriate experience nurses who are RNLD or RGN. Working across Mental Health Nursing services in Bristol, South Glos and Weston, you will be providing high levels of care for people who have severe and enduring mental health support needs and physical comorbidities. At times, there will be an expectation to work flexibly including weekends if the needs of the service require this. Successful individuals will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be capable of problem solving and working well under pressure. You will need to be creative, flexible and able to work on your own initiative. Nurses will need to have a range of skills to meet the needs of the people we support and full induction, training and supervision will be offered. We take a holistic approach to ensure that the people we support have every opportunity to live healthy and independent lives with maximum choice and involvement. It’s a career in an area which you can make a difference. It’s what delivering great care should feel like. Working alongside our specialist nursing teams, successful candidates will support effective nursing care and interventions for the people we support. You will be supported by operational managers and the Clinical Nurse Advisor who will ensure you are giving the best head start in your new career in social care, through a structured induction process. Nurse Practitioners will also support Student Nursing Associates and Student Nurses as part of their role, including providing clinical supervision and practice assessment. Due to the nature of the role, nurses will be expected to frequently travel across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas. You also will be asked to support the wider training and learning for the Trust through co-producing and occasionally delivering training. Therefore, experience in delivering training is also desirable. Essentials for the role: Registered Nurse (experienced RMN preferred, however we welcome all applicants including RNLD or RGN with demonstrable mental health experience) Passion for providing truly individualised care Strong team-working skills Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills Able to be a role model to staff Experience in a clinical environment Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Self-motivated and flexible approach Ability to travel to services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Experience of delegating where required Willingness to support the development and delivery of training offered across The Trust Ability to support and motivate teams at times of challenge Here at Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including: 34 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays Learning and development to support your career growth Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Free enhanced DBS check Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday Employee referral scheme with financial rewards Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within Milestones Trust. For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Simon Fagg, Clinical Nurse Advisor on 07587 034359, or Helen Aitchison, Senior Operational Manager on 07825 291052. INDSP Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the Trust receiving evidence of your right to work in the UK. By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our recruitment guidelines and applicable data protection laws. Please see our Privacy Notice for more details.