Job summary

Community Rehabilitation & Hospital at Home Services

Agenda for Change: Band 6

Location: Alton Community Rehabilitation Hospital, North Hospital @ Home & Mid Community Therapy Services

Hours: Full Time (Part Time Considered)

Contract: Permanent

Join Our Team & Make a Difference Every Day

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, & forward-thinking Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic rotational service across our Community Rehabilitation Hospital, Community Therapy Team, & Hospital at Home Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop specialist skills across a range of settings while working within a supportive & innovative multidisciplinary team (MDT).

You will play a key role in supporting patients to maximise independence, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, & facilitate safe discharge & rehabilitation within their own homes & local communities.

Our Vision

Our teams are committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation & integrated care that enables people to remain independent, recover closer to home, & avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. We work together to provide compassionate, person-centred care that supports patients to achieve their goals & live well in their communities.

If you are passionate about rehabilitation, integrated working, & supporting patients to thrive at home, we would love to hear from you. Apply today & help shape the future of community rehabilitation & hospital avoidance services.

Main duties of the job

You will work across our Community Rehabilitation Hospital, Community Therapy Team & Hospital at Home Service, providing assessment, treatment & rehabilitation for patients following illness, injury or deconditioning

Working within a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, nurses, rehabilitation assistants, medical staff & social care colleagues, you will help patients maximise independence, recovery & safe discharge

You will assess & treat patients in their own homes, recommend equipment, adaptations & interventions, support admission avoidance, early supported discharge & rehabilitation closer to home, & contribute to integrated care planning, risk assessment & recovery for patients who may otherwise require inpatient care

Main Duties

Manage complex caseloads across community & rehab settings.

Undertake holistic assessments & treatment planning.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient-centred outcomes.

Support hospital avoidance & timely discharge planning

Provide supervision for junior staff, assistants & students

Participate in service development, quality improvement & clinical governance

Contribute to integrated health & social care pathways

Why Join Us

Supportive MDT

Varied rotational opportunities

Regular supervision & professional development

Leadership & specialist training opportunities

Service improvement projects

Flexible working where service needs allow

Great opportunity to develop skills across a range of community rehabilitation services

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Are you an Occupational therapist looking for an opportunity to work with patients on their rehabilitation goals. Alton Community Hospital are looking for a Band 5 (will consider apprenticeship route) to join their passionate therapy team. The therapy team focuses on patient centred care for individuals who have suffered an acute episode and require rehabilitation to improve their quality of life. The teams are responsive, well led, and caring providing guidance to patients, relatives, carers and staff.

We are calling for band 5 to apply to work within our innovative Therapy Team, striving to embed the rehab access for all campaign. The service is run by a multi-disciplinary team and you will work with other professionals to provide the patient with the best possible outcome. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical, communication and leadership skills whilst working with patients, carers, relative and staff. You will be encouraged to show your creativity and innovative side whilst supporting the team lead in the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical assessments of patients who have been admitted to the ward, with a variety of conditions from respiratory, neurological, orthopaedic and MSK origins. You will use the assessment to formulate a goal orientated treatment plans to be carried out as an autonomous practitioner.

To be responsible for own case load and co-ordinate interventions with other disciplines and external agencies as required.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

Help Shape the Future of Early Intervention in Mental Health

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Associate Psychologists to join our At Risk Mental State Service. The ARMS Service is an evolving and innovative specialist pathway that is central to delivering national priorities for psychosis prevention and early intervention.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist service supporting young people and adults aged 14 to 35 years who are experiencing symptoms associated with an increased risk of developing psychosis.

As a Clinical Associate Psychologist, you will play a key role in delivering psychologically informed interventions and assessments to individuals and their families, helping people to achieve their goals whilst reducing the likelihood of transition to psychosis.

There are 2 available posts based in Totton and Basingstoke

Main duties of the job

What You'll Be Doing

• Undertake specialist assessments, including the Comprehensive Assessment of At Risk Mental States (CAARMS).
• Deliver evidence-based, formulation-driven psychological interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Provide low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions and family interventions.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers and families to develop personalised care plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and contribute psychological perspectives to clinical decision-making.
• Work closely with colleagues across Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP), CAMHS, Talking Therapies, Primary Care, Community Mental Health Teams and voluntary sector partners.
• Support outcome measurement, service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Senior Community Physiotherapist - 22.5 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join us. The North Hampshire Community Therapy Team is a friendly and supportive team of Community Therapists and Therapy assistants providing a domiciliary rehabilitation service to patients. You will develop your expertise treating a range of problems related to elderly care, falls, palliative care, orthopaedic, neurological and respiratory conditions. You will also have opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills within the team.

This post would suit an established B6 therapist or an experienced B5 with an interest in community working. Successful applicants will need to be an efficient worker, a good communicator and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. Community experience is desirable. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload whilst working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care - preventing unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care, promoting functional independence and facilitating timely discharge from hospital.

For further information please contact:

Louise Halford louise.halford2@nhs.net

Or Emma Wake emma.wake2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

*The Clinical Therapist will work across the caseload, using their clinical skills to identify the needs of patients, triage appropriately and liaise with the correct services.

*To provide specialist therapy assessment of patients. To provide appropriate patient centred treatment using evidence-based practice where-ever possible. Patients will present with acute or chronic conditions and complex multi-system pathologies e.g. neuro, respiratory conditions, orthopaedic rehabilitation, age related deterioration and palliative care.

*To provide the therapeutic treatment programme or where appropriate direct the intervention as necessary through Support Workers, or other members of the MDT.

*To facilitate safe discharge at the optimum point of care for patients, including assessing risk, ordering equipment and providing appropriate advice for patients/ carers.

*The Clinical Therapist will work under the supervision of the Clinical Team Lead receiving specific therapy clinical supervision/ development support from the appropriate leads in the district. The emphasis will be on developing assessment and clinical skills as well as developing skills that can be shared across a wider team.

*The Clinical Therapist will liaise with a wide range of clinical colleagues including but not exclusively, UCR team, District Nurses, Social Care professionals and GP's, to facilitate a patient focused, co-ordinated case management.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

To provide specialist mental health assessments for working age adult patients and older people within Hampshire Hospitals. To effectively and efficiently provide psychological support to patients with mental health needs who are temporarily in crisis, or who have mental health needs as a result of their physical illness or as a result of being hospitalised. To advise non-psychiatry staff on outcome of assessment and formulate a care plan based on clinical intervention and risk management. To provide time limited liaison reviews when needed for those patients with more complex and enduring mental health needs whilst inpatient in Hampshire Hospital NHS Trust. Work positively and collaboratively as an integral part of the Specialist Adult Mental Health services, Older Peoples Mental Health services and effectively liaise with multi-agency colleagues, patients, and their family and carers. Contribute to the development and quality of clinical practice of liaison work with this client group at local and national levels. To provide mental health education, advice and training to clinical staff and students at Hampshire Hospital NHS Trust. To work various shift patterns participating in a flexible, 7 days per week rota on a shift rotational basis. The service operates over a 24hr period therefore covering night shifts will be essential.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate an advanced level of ability in evidence based mental health and risk assessments of people with mental health problems in the general hospital setting, involving assessing, planning, and evaluating care in collaboration with others.To co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of person-centred healthcare to a designated group of service users, using complex clinical decision making where appropriate.To effectively communicate complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to patients, their family and/or carers. Operating independently in making complex clinical judgements, evaluating alternative courses of action, and managing and advising on complex clinical issues regarding the treatment and care of patients. Negotiating the transfer of patients to secondary mental health services. To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values, sexuality, and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil these.To create, develop and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Development post Band 5-6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-12332

Job locations

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9NA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core Nurse, Social Work or Occupational therapy qualification

Desirable

• None

Experience

Essential

• Core qualification in Nursing, social work or Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Previous placement in Psychiatric Liaison or Crisis Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Core Nurse, Social Work or Occupational therapy qualification

Desirable

• None

Experience

Essential

• Core qualification in Nursing, social work or Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Previous placement in Psychiatric Liaison or Crisis Team

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Romsey Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

To work as a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Stroke Service, providing advanced patient assessment and therapeutic intervention for those patients admitted to the Service.

This post is vital to facilitate as far as possible each client's return to maximum function and independence through a range of therapeutic interventions.

This intervention has a significant impact on the wider economy in; reducing length of stay in hospital, reducing admissions and re-admissions, reducing residential placements through both social care and continuing health care, reducing domiciliary care packages as well as improving health outcomes.

To continually evaluate service provision, propose and carry out developments that will improve service delivery and patient care.

To act as a resource and support to a wide range of other disciplines, agencies, and carers by providing knowledge and skills, including contribution to education and research programmes as required.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a supporting role, in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy Service provided to clients within the service on a day-to-day basis.

To take an active role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the Stroke service who may have a complex presentation and determine if/what Occupational Therapy treatment is indicated. To work as an autonomous practitioner ensuring that records are maintained and up to date in line with policy and governing body HCPC.

To supervise, teach and appraise more junior Occupational Therapists, Assistants, Occupational Therapy students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, as determined by the team leader and professional lead.

To keep up to date with developments in stroke rehabilitation, undertaking audit to evaluate practice, and participating in research as appropriate.

To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and assist in implementing changes within designated team/area.

To represent Occupational Therapy at MDT meetings.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Be part of something that truly changes lives for children and young people across Southampton.

As a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children's Wellbeing Practitioner working as part of our innovative Mental Health in Schools Team (MHST), you will play a vital role in delivering early intervention mental health support directly within schools and colleges. This is a proud opportunity to work at the frontline of community-based care, helping young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

In this role you will combine clinical expertise with creativity and compassion, working in partnership with education settings to ensure mental health support is accessible, timely, and impactful. You will help empower children and young people to understand their emotions, build resilience, and develop practical coping strategies that support their wellbeing and educational outcomes.

You will join a supportive, forward-thinking service that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will contribute to a whole-school approach to wellbeing, supporting staff and families to better understand and respond to mental health needs, and ensuring young people receive the right support at the right time.

This is more than a clinical role--it is an opportunity to shape the future of early intervention mental health services and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people, their families, and the wider community.

Main duties of the job

In this rewarding and varied role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, using low-intensity CBT approaches such as guided self-help. You will hold and manage a clinical caseload, undertake assessments, and work collaboratively with young people and families to develop personalised, goal-focused care plans.

You will work closely with families and education staff to support positive outcomes, offering advice, psychoeducation, and practical strategies that can be embedded at home and at school. You will build strong relationships with education settings and provide consultation, training, and support.

You will use routine outcome measures to monitor progress and inform clinical decision-making, ensuring interventions are effective and responsive to individual needs. Where more complex needs arise, you will help facilitate timely access to specialist services via referral pathways.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work autonomously. You will engage in regular clinical supervision and continuous professional development.

We are looking for a qualified EMHP or CWP who is motivated, compassionate, and committed to delivering inclusive, person-centred care. You should have experience working with children and young people and demonstrate understanding of safeguarding, the education system, and collaborative working.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly and supportive Social Prescriber to join our team in Gosport.

In this role, you will work with individuals and groups utilising untapped community resources, support the facilitation of self- help groups and other innovative approaches to enable people to better manage their own health and wellbeing. You will aim to provide a service which helps members of the community access support to better self-manage their health and wellbeing and long-term health conditions.

You will be working within a team supporting a population of 85,000 patients in Gosport that are registered with Bridgemary Medical Centre, Blossom Health, Rowner Medical Centre, Solent View Medical Practice and The Willow Group, GP Surgeries.

Main duties of the job

Social Prescribers work 1:1 with people in the community, focussing on what matters to them and building a trusting relationship with the person referred to them. They create a shared personalised care and support plan and connect them to local community groups, voluntary and community sector organisations and services. The role helps people to work on their wider health and wellbeing, addressing health outcomes and wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing, and physical inactivity, as well as other lifestyle issues and low-level mental health concerns; by increasing people's active involvement with their local communities. This approach particularly helps people with long term conditions (including support for mental health), people who are lonely or isolated, or who have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Passionate about people?

Thrive on advocating for your patients and negotiating the best outcomes?

Great clinical assessment and case management skills?

If this describes you...then read on!

We are excited to announce new opportunities within our Hampshire and Isle of Wight All Age Continuing Care Specialist s117 Aftercare and Acquired Brain Injury Team. We are looking for people who are passionate about patient care and improving life opportunities who share our behaviours of being person centred, honest, courageous, innovative, and collaborative. Posts are available working across Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.

Main duties of the job

Main responsibilities

• Conducting annual reviews and applying principles of positive risk taking, strengths-based approach and least restrictive practice to packages of care
• Supporting the Multi-Disciplinary Team to screen and approve new funding applications
• Participating in discharge planning meetings, Care Programme Approach and Care and Treatment Reviews
• Providing proactive case management to individual complex and rehabilitation clients
• Facilitating timely discharges from acute hospitals and placements where clients are no longer gaining benefit from that service

Main attributes

• You will be highly organised, flexible and have a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Be highly motivated and keen to learn/develop
• Be accustomed to a high degree of autonomy on a day-to-day basis
• Be able to assimilate large amounts of information and have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to develop relationships and foster effective networks with key stakeholders, families and carers
• Be able to assess and prescribe care dependent on the individuals holistic health and care needs
• Have a strong value set around quality and patient/carer experience
• Have excellent time management skills and thrive on working at pace
• Have excellent knowledge of Microsoft office and have intermediate typing skills
• Be local or be able to commit to regular onsite working and able to travel daily across the county and occasionally countrywide

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Dental Nurse to join a well established Special Care and Paediatric Service in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic NHS dental nurse looking to develop your skills and work within a supportive team environment?

What can we offer you?

• Full-time or Part-time roles
• Immediate start available
• Career development across the practice with great team support
• A caring and calm environment where our dedicated team of dental professionals can offer the best possible care for patients
• A varied caseload - - every day brings new challenges
• Immediate access to advice from experienced colleagues
• Excellent opportunities to upskill in conscious sedation and domiciliary dentistry
• Access to training to maintain your CPD and boost your clinical skills
• Great Organisational Culture

Are you:

• GDC registered?
• Confident in delivering general NHS Dentistry?
• Looking to build experience in treating children?
• Interested in holistic care for vulnerable people?
• Flexible and passionate about person centred care?

Please note that, due to budgetary limitations, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Participate in clinical and surgical procedures, providing chaperone and clinical support to Dental Officer and Dental Therapist. Ensure the smooth running of clinics and provide cover in other areas of the service in case of staff leave or absence, often at short notice.

Provide advice on oral hygiene and peri-operative care; and provide personal care associated with surgical procedures.

Operate specialist dental equipment as prescribed by Dental Officer and Dental Therapist. Ensure all medical devices have had the routine daily/weekly monthly checks completed and documented prior to use.

Carry out routine daily weekly and monthly checks to ensure emergency drugs and resuscitation equipment is in date and working. Ensure all documentation has been completed.

Ensure the dental environment is kept clean and free of clutter, ensuring dental materials are in date, stocks replenished and medicines are stored in accordance with Trust Policy.

Comply with Trust arrangements for mandatory/essential training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Take responsibility for CPD to meet registration requirements of General Dental Council.

Undertake appropriate CPD within specialty area.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We are looking for someone to provide high-quality administrative support to the Frailty Team within the Primary Care Network (PCN), contributing to the delivery of proactive, coordinated care for patients living with frailty.

This role involves supporting multidisciplinary working, managing clinical and non-clinical data, coordinating meetings, liaising with patients and external partners, and ensuring smooth operational processes within the frailty pathway.

You will be a key point of contact for the team and help to ensure efficient day-to-day administration

The role is to carry out office administration, working in support of the lead frailty nurse, acute visiting service and working alongside care coordinators to aid with supporting safe patient care. You will be required to use of a range of computer systems.As a first point of contact for patients, you will identify and prioritise information to inform decisions on the urgency of a response. The ability to work under own initiative and to prioritise own workload and to work to deadlines is essential.

This is a 6 months fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the PCN Frailty Team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and taking meeting minutes.
• Understand the importance of Key Performance indicators/service targets and keep the KPI data spreadsheet up-to-date.
• Accurately collate and record data into a central spreadsheet, ensuring it is kept up to date and ready for regular reporting.
• Support the coordination of multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including agenda preparation, attendance tracking, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and clinical documentation.
• Assist with the management of referrals, appointments, and patient communications.
• Assist in the monitoring and updating of frailty registers across practices, ensuring that patient information is kept accurate and current.
• Act as a first point of contact for patient and carer queries relating to frailty services, signposting appropriately.
• Liaise with GP practices, community services, social care, and voluntary sector partners to support smooth communication and care coordination.
• Support the Frailty Team in communicating effectively with patients, ensuring a compassionate and professional approach.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of frailty-related services within the PCN.
• Support implementation of national and local initiatives relating to frailty care.
• Participate in training and development opportunities relevant to the role.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Patient Support Administrator to join the Frailty and Acute Visiting Service (AVS) team within Gosport Central Primary Care Network (PCN).

This is a part-time role, working 3.5 hours per day, with flexible start and finish times.

You will provide administrative and patient support to the Frailty and AVS teams, helping ensure patients receive timely, coordinated care. You will work closely with clinical and administrative colleagues across the PCN.

Duties include supporting patient communications, arranging appointments and follow-ups, maintaining patient records, updating systems and spreadsheets, assisting with MDT coordination, and general administrative support.

You will be a key contact for patients and staff, providing a friendly, professional service and ensuring information is shared accurately and promptly.

This role suits someone organised, approachable, and able to work well in a busy team, with good communication skills and a flexible, positive attitude.

You will support approximately 85,000 patients across five GP practices in Gosport: Bridgemary Medical Centre, Blossom Health, Rowner Medical Centre, Solent View Medical Practice, and The Willow Group.

Main duties of the job

*Ability to operate in a constantly changing environment.

*To process referrals and make appointments

*To take phone calls and direct them accordingly or take messages and contact clinical staff as required.

*To lift, move and load/unload boxes containing medical records or supplies.

*To undertake clerical duties for the service e.g. emails, filing, photocopying and scanning as required.

*Travel to other sites when required.

*Communication with Social Services, Relatives, Patients, Physiotherapist/OT's/GP's, Consultants, other clinical professionals, Local hospitals, other Trusts, Suppliers.

*Receiving and talking about confidential/sensitive information

*Special needs: Phone contact with patients or their relatives of a great age range. Some who may be hard of hearing, have dementia, be confused, have difficulty with English. Also, distraught or angry patients or family members. May also be dealing with terminally ill patients and families, this may be by telephone so will need to show empathy with all of the above, confidence to impart correct information, firmness and efficiency extremely important.

*Maintain confidential medical information and manager's correspondence within the Caldicott guidelines.

*Ensure all communications (internal and external) contribute to a positive image of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and are of the highest possible standard

*In return for your skills, we offer regular supervisions and training.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to join our integrated sexual health service. We provide screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, HIV care and contraception to a diverse population of clients.

This vacancy is for 37.5 hours - The main base will be U6, Eastleigh, but there will be a requirement to cover other clinics in the North locality as and when required(Andover and Basingstoke).

In return you will become a valued member of a team known for its innovation and high standard of care. You will be supported to complete in house training by a line manager and HCSW 'mentor'. You will have regular one to one meetings and appraisals to monitor your progress and development needs. In addition, the service offers regular education sessions and clinical supervision.

For this post, you will need to be able to travel between sites.

The successful candidate may have some previous experience working as a Healthcare Support Worker or in a sexual health environment but this is not essential. People skills and a willingness to learn are paramount.

You will be expected to work in sexual health clinics across North Hampshire and on occasion, and dependent on the needs of the service, we may ask you to support other clinics across our Hampshire sites. You may be required to support a clinic in HMP Winchester on occasion.

Main duties of the job

• Collect and process a variety of specimens.
• Perform venepuncture
• Undertake basic observations of patients, including blood pressure.
• Manage asymptomatic patients.
• Able to assist the Clinician during IUD fittings
• Processes routine samples by labelling, recording, and storing appropriately
• Performs light microscopy for sexually transmitted infections
• Maintains stock levels and orders stock as necessary
• Travels to spoke clinics or other locations within Sexual Health
• Administrative duties as required, including reception tasks
• Develop rapport with patients and treat all patients, carers and staff with dignity and respect
• Frequently use interpersonal and communication skills to de-escalate and reduce aggressive behaviour if encountered from patients and carers
• Implement agreed standards of care provision in line with local Ward/Unit/community and Trust policies, Adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures
• Be aware of own limitations, seek support when the need arises, maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Acts as patients chaperone, when required, for doctors and nurses during examinations and procedures providing privacy and dignity
• Observes patients right to confidentiality specifically in relation to contraception & sexual health
• Aware of the specific confidentiality rights of patients aged under 18, attending the service

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive GP Assistant to join our friendly and busy GP Practice.

General Practice Assistants form part of a multi-disciplinary team within primary care, and provide a support role, carrying out administrative tasks, combined with basic clinical duties, helping to free up GPs time and contribute to the smooth running of appointments and improving patients' experience.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and organisation skills, and have the ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team, within a fast-paced environment. Flexibility is essential along with being an effective team player.

If you are looking for a new challenge then look no further!

Main duties of the job

• Filtering all clinical documents and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc.
• Filtering on-line consultations to ensure the patient sees the right clinician at the right time.
• Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes.
• Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients.
• Preparing patients prior to going in to see the GP, taking a brief history and basic readings in readiness for GP appointment.
• Dipping urine, taking blood pressure, ECGs & Phlebotomy.
• Completing basic (non-opinion) forms and core elements of some forms for the GP to approve and sign such as insurance forms, mortgage, benefits agency forms etc GPA Competency Framework 2.
• Explaining treatment procedure to patients
• Helping the GP liaise with outside agencies e.g. getting an on call doctor on the phone to ask advice of arrange admission while the GP can continue with their consultation(s).
• Support the GP with immunisations/wound care.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

The Senior Physiotherapist will deliver high-quality, specialist physiotherapy care across the Inpatient Stroke Unit and Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS). The role involves advanced assessment, treatment planning, and management of patients with complex stroke-related needs, ensuring a seamless transition between hospital, early supported discharge, and community rehabilitation services.

The post holder will manage a varied caseload using evidence-based, patient-centred approaches, contribute to service development and continuous improvement, and support multidisciplinary teams, carers, and external agencies through education and shared expertise. The role requires flexible working across a 7-day service, maintaining a strong commitment to delivering safe, effective care in the best interests of patients.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a supporting role, in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to clients within the service on a day-to-day basis.

To take an active role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the Stroke Unit and ICSS who may have a complex presentation and determine if/what physiotherapy treatment is indicated and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To work as an autonomous practitioner ensuring that records are maintained and up to date in line with policy and governing body HCPC.

To independently supervise, teach and appraise junior Physiotherapists, Associate Practitioners, Physiotherapy students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, as determined by the team leader and professional lead.

The successful candidate would be supported in training and development opportunities including stroke specific courses such as those offered by "Strokeed" and have the opportunity to attend stroke conferences nationally/ locally. Regular supervision from seniors andopportunities to participate in MDT stroke specific training and opportunities to participate in audits (with protected time to support these activities).

They would have opportunities to develop the leadership/ educational skills by supporting BSc and MSc Physio students and Careers for younger person apprentices.

Excellent MDT collaborative working to support patients both inpatient and community.

About us

Feedback from a current staff member - One of the reasons I have enjoyed working here is also the work life balance , easy commutes to and from work, access to different outdoor activities within 30 mins, sociable teams , access to multiple sports facilities and sport team activities

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

Job summary

The post holder will provide specialist assessments, nursing interventions and prescribing of medications (where required) to children and young people within Hampshire CAMHS; participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice; liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group.Understand psychosocial interventions to include psychoeducation, wellness recovery action plans, Delivering with Delivering Well and discharge planning and undertake the role of supplementary/independent prescriber, abiding at all times by the restrictions and regulations, and Trust policies and procedures, applicable to this role.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive assessment of mental health specific to needs of service area.

To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs and undertake case management/lead professional/ CPA

To be able to communicate with and meet the needs of families and carers as appropriate to the care group and the individual client.

To have experience of and specialist knowledge on interventions to be able to lead in clinical area.

To receive management supervision

To demonstrate excellent communication skills.

To administer medication within NMC guidelines and the Trusts Medicines Code.

To work in partnership with other agencies to gain the best person-centred outcomes

The post holder will undertake the role of supplementary/independent prescriber, abiding at all times by the restrictions/regulations, Trust policies and procedures, applicable to this role.

The post holder will receive clinical supervision specifically related to their role as a supplementary/independent prescriber and must demonstrate that they keep up to date with contemporary practices in the management of the conditions for which they prescribe.

The post holder will maintain relevant registration and provide evidence of successful completion of a specific education programme(s) to fulfil the role of supplementary/independent prescriber, with appropriate entry on the NMC Register

For full information please see attached Job Description

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Blake Day Service offers an innovative tier 4 eating disorder programme for young people aged 13-18 set in picturesque grounds situated in Winchester. We are seeking a caring and compassionate practitioner who is highly motivated to contribute to the delivery of high-quality care within our specialist service.

As a senior nurse practitioner, you will have the opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional patient care to our young people, while also supporting junior nursing staff.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a highly motivated and proactive nursing professional, ideally with some experience of working with children and young people, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

Individuals who do not have direct inpatient CAMHS experience but are able to demonstrate significant experience in other transferable areas of mental health or paediatrics are encouraged to apply.

Would you like to be part of a day service supporting young people and families, then this may be the post for you.

Alongside this, we will provide you with:

*A robust and supportive welcome programme, including our local CAMHS Induction and wider Trust Induction.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Nurse you will be an integral part of the senior leadership and multi-disciplined team, helping us to deliver high standards of care to the young people we support

You will support the management of a clinical area including the deployment, supervision, teaching of staff/students and resources.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within the multi-disciplinary team. This will include carrying responsibility for the assessment of needs of young people within the service ensuring the treatment and risk management plans are adhered to.

To undertake assessments of young people who are referred into our service where required and develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care as well as setting standards of care across clinical areas.

To work closely with the MDT and maintain good working relationships with community CAMHS and social care colleagues.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job summary

Trainee Specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapist (Band 6 Development Post to Band 7)

Family and Systemic Psychotherapy is at the heart of Hampshire and IOW CAMHS, and our Children and Young People's Eating Disorder Service (CYPEDS) is delighted to offer an exciting full-time opportunity for a Band 6 Trainee Specialist Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. This is a development role with progression to Band 7 upon successful completion of training and required competencies.

We are seeking a highly motivated and reflective systemic practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their professional journey. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist systemic skills within a supportive, experienced and forward-thinking Eating Disorder Service where family inclusion, relational practice and evidence-based treatment are central to everything we do.

You will have a passion for working creatively and collaboratively with children and young people experiencing eating disorders, alongside their families, carers and wider networks. As part of our county-wide multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Service, you will play a key role in delivering evidence-based, family-focused interventions that make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and those who support them.

Applicants must have been accepted onto, or be eligible for, an accredited qualifying Family and Systemic Psychotherapy training programme(Masters level or equivalent recognised training pathway).

Main duties of the job

The role will include:

*Supporting the team in delivering excellent family-centred care, ensuring that family inclusion is at the core of all interventions.

*Providing direct clinical work with children, young people and families experiencing eating disorders.

*Delivering evidence-based family interventions including Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN), Family Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (FT-BN) and Family-Based Treatment (FBT), supported by experienced clinicians.

*Developing skills in working with more complex presentations, including neurodevelopmental differences, trauma, self-harm, depression and high-risk eating disorder presentations.

*Contributing to specialist family therapy and systemic clinics, including opportunities for co-working and reflecting team practice.

*Offering systemic consultation to colleagues and partner agencies, helping to promote a relational and contextual understanding of difficulties.

*Facilitating and contributing to reflective practice and thinking spaces for staff.

*Supporting collaborative systemic assessments, formulations and care planning, considering family relationships, communication patterns, social and cultural influences, and wider systemic contexts.

*Working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to help integrate systemic ideas into everyday clinical practice and treatment delivery.

*Contributing to service development, quality improvement projects and the ongoing enhancement of evidence-based care pathways.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence