Job summary

Do you have a passion for working with older adults? Are you interested to work with Older People in a Community Mental Health Team?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Based at Cromwell House, Winchester the Older Persons CMHT offers assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and support for people with a deterioration in cognition and/or dementia and over 65's who present with functional mental health illnesses. We work closely with carers and other services, such as Adult Health and Social Care and with the voluntary sector.

The CMHT is a lively, dynamic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team which provides care coordination and recovery focused care for individuals with complex and challenging mental health needs.

You will need excellent assessment and communication skills. In addition, you will carry a caseload and participate in the team's duty system. As a senior clinician, you will need to work alongside other agencies to promote holistic recovery focused care as well as producing reports, supervising staff and running clinics as necessary.

The successful candidate will have sound clinical skills, be able to coordinate complex care, have good administration and IT skills, as well as good report writing, organisational skills and working knowledge of safeguarding.

Applicants must have a driving licence suitable for use in the United Kingdom and access to a vehicle for work purposes. Our working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner will work as a core member of the Community Mental Health team to co-ordinate the care of a complex caseload of service users, and also whilst supervising a Band 5 Community Practitioner/Band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker.

Working under the supervision of the Team Manager the practitioner will formulate care and risk management plans in accordance with identified need and ensure that these are recovery focussed and developed in collaboration with the service user and where appropriate their relative and carer. You will liaise with other services to ensure the best outcome for the patient and their network.

You will actively consider and participate in team development.

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 recruiting a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a newly established Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) within the Mid and North Hampshire Division.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career OT to develop skills within a specialist community mental health rehabilitation service, supporting adults with complex needs to build independence, develop daily living skills and sustain recovery in the community.

You will hold a defined caseload, deliver person-centred, recovery-focused interventions, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The focus of the service is on functional recovery, supporting people to develop the skills needed for independent living, including self-care, social participation and meaningful activity.

The team operates using an assertive outreach model, delivering flexible, community-based care within people's homes and local environments.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will:

Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals with complex needs

Support delivery of goal-based rehabilitation plans focused on independence

Deliver both individual and group interventions to improve occupational performance

Work closely with senior clinicians to develop skills in clinical reasoning and risk management

Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and reviews

Support service users to access community resources, education and meaningful activity

This is a part time role for 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex rehabilitation needs
• Complete occupational therapy assessments, care planning and interventions in community settings
• Deliver practical, skills-based interventions to support daily living (e.g. self-care, routines, budgeting, community access)
• Build therapeutic relationships to engage individuals who may be unmotivated or difficult to engage
• Develop and deliver group-based rehabilitation programmes
• Contribute to risk assessment and safe, recovery-focused care
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and external partners
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
• Supervise Occupational Therapy assistant

Key skills required:

• Ability to apply the Occupational Therapy process in mental health
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while seeking support appropriately
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Understanding of risk, safeguarding and recovery-based practice

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 recruiting Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join a newly established Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT) within Mid and North Hampshire Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new, community-based rehabilitation service, supporting people with complex mental health needs to develop independence, improve daily living skills and achieve meaningful recovery.

You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to deliver practical, person-centred interventions with individuals in their homes and community settings.

The service focuses on functional recovery, helping individuals build the practical skills needed for independent living, including self-care, managing routines and engaging in meaningful activities.

The team works using an assertive outreach approach, delivering support in people's homes and community settings.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will:

Deliver structured 1:1 and group interventions to support recovery goals

Work alongside Occupational Therapists to implement rehabilitation plans

Support individuals to develop independence and confidence

Assist with home visits and community-based interventions

Contribute to service development and improvement activities, including audit

Work as part of the MDT to ensure coordinated, effective care

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Deliver occupational therapy interventions as part of agreed care plans under supervision

Support individuals with daily living skills and community engagement (e.g. routines, social activities, accessing services)

Work 1:1 with service users in home and community settings, including lone working

Assist with and deliver group-based rehabilitation activities

Support service users to engage with recovery-focused interventions, including those who may find engagement difficult

Contribute to assessment processes by gathering information and reporting observations

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

Support the day-to-day running of the service, including resources and admin tasks

Key skills required:

Strong communication and engagement skills

Ability to motivate and support individuals with complex needs

Ability to work independently within defined guidance

Good organisation and time management skills

Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused 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

We are recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to join a newly established Community Rehabilitation Team (CRT)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new community-based rehabilitation service supporting people with complex mental health needs to live independently, develop their recovery and maintain stability within the community.

You will provide direct person-centred support to individuals, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to help people build skills, confidence and social networks.

The service focuses on helping people to:

Maintain their independence

Develop daily living skills

Build confidence and social inclusion

Sustain living in their own home or supported accommodation

The team works using an assertive outreach model, delivering care in people's homes and community settings.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:

Work directly with service users to support recovery and wellbeing

Deliver structured interventions and activities as part of care plans

Support individuals to manage their social and practical needs

Assist practitioners in assessment, care planning and review processes

Build supportive relationships to encourage engagement and independence

Contribute to a safe, responsive and recovery-focused service

This is a community-based role, involving travel, lone working and supporting people in a range of settings. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work use are required.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

*Provide practical and emotional support to individuals with complex mental health needs

*Work with service users to promote recovery and independence in the community

*Support individuals to identify their goals and needs, contributing to care planning and reviews

*Assist in delivering care plans and rehabilitation activities under the guidance of qualified practitioners

*Support access to community services, social activities and support networks

*Provide 1:1 support and telephone contact, escalating concerns appropriately

*Monitor and report changes in mental health and risk

*Maintain accurate and timely records

Key skills required:

*Strong communication and interpersonal skills

*Ability to engage and build relationships with people who may be distressed or reluctant to engage

*Ability to work independently and as part of a team

*Calm, professional approach in challenging or crisis situations

*Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred 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

Do you find it rewarding to support people living with severe and enduring mental illness as they work towards recovery and achieve personal goals? Are you looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference within a supportive team?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join Winchester Community Mental Health Team. We are a welcoming, dynamic team committed to collaboration, professional development and high-quality patient care. Staff benefit from regular supervision, opportunities to develop specialist skills, contribute to service improvement and work within an inclusive culture.

As Care Coordinator for an agreed caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness, you will provide assessment, treatment, care planning and ongoing evaluation to promote recovery and wellbeing. You will manage depot antipsychotic medication clinics and outreach, lead physical health clinics and outreach, and work closely with service users, carers, families and partner agencies.

You will supervise practitioners within the wider Community Treatment Team, contribute to service development and deputise for the Team Leader when required. The role requires sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. If you are passionate about person-centred care and helping people achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To coordinate the care of an agreed caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness

To manage depot antipsychotic medication clinics and outreach

To provide clinical supervision and caseload management to junior colleagues

To formulate care plans in line with identified needs

To provide therapeutic interventions in line with the agreed care plan and risk assessment

To assess risk, develop risk management plans, review, and adjust in line with the service users needs

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 seeking an OT for Basingstoke Community Therapy, a friendly, supportive team of Therapists and Therapy assistants providing domiciliary rehabilitation to patients in North Hampshire. 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 . Successful applicants will need to be efficient workers, good communicators 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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving patient experience and clinical outcomes. There are CPD opportunities and you will receive support and professional development from your colleagues too. It is essential that you possess a current driving license and have access to a car for work use. Expenses are paid for work related travel and parking. Good IT skills are required as electronic patient records are used.

This is part time for 22.5 hours per week

We look forward to meeting you!

Main duties of the job

As the successful applicant you will need to be an efficient worker, a good communicator and be confident working as an autonomous practitioner. You will be working in the community both independently and with colleagues.You will be responsible for managing your own caseload whilst working effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure an integrated approach to patient care. You will aim to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care, you will be promoting functional independence and working with individuals and colleagues towards varied goals.

You will be adept at completing holistic initial assessments, identifying and agreeing goals, delivering therapy intervention that may vary between posture management, upper limb rehab or achieving independence with activities of daily living. You will be able to complete onward referrals, liaise with family, carers and colleagues effectively and maintain accurate contemporaneous records.

As part of your role you will supervise students, engage in inservice training and have a key link role in the team

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

In the role of Community Staff Nurse, you will be caring for complex patients in their home environments, care homes and within clinic settings. The skills you will be developing in Community Nursing include complex wound management, palliative care and end of life care, medicines management, IV drug administration as well as delivering a high standard of holistic assessment and care planning skills. Our teams work closely with members of the wider community multi-disciplinary teams including local GPs, Hospices, Specialist Nurses, Mental Health, Social Care, and therapy colleagues. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will become a valued member of our nursing team which covers the north of Hampshire, including Basingstoke. This post is for Basingstoke Rural West which is based in Parklands House in basingstoke covering areas such as Tadley, Kingsclere, Overton and Oakley

The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with a current NMC registration. You will have the ability to work both independently as well as part of a wider integrated team. You will need to demonstrate strong communication and organisation skills and a flexible approach which will ensure you deliver high quality care at every stage of the patient journey. We are happy to support applications from Student Nurses who are ready to qualify.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their own homes, residential settings and community environments. You will manage a diverse caseload, delivering clinical interventions such as wound care, medication administration, catheter and bowel care, palliative and end-of-life care, and the management of long-term conditions. You will work closely with GPs, therapists, social care colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive coordinated, person-centred care that promotes independence and prevents unnecessary hospital admissions.We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering safe, effective and responsive care. You will need strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Community nursing requires adaptability, resilience and effective time management, as no two days are the same.Successful candidates will be organised, proactive and able to prioritise demands while maintaining a high standard of care. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgement, a commitment to learning and a passion for supporting patients and their families within the community.Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills, build meaningful relationships and make a difference to people's lives every day.

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

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro rata for part time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-MNH-12713

Job locations

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

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

• Registered Nurse with a current NMC qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Desirable

• Community nursing experience gained through placements or previous employment.Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to undertake.Additional training relevant to community nursing, such as wound care, palliative care, continence management or long-term condition management.We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the community.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering care within a clinical environment through pre registration training or post registration practice
• Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
• Experience of communicating effectively with patients, families, cares and healthcare professionals

Desirable

• Experience of working within a community healthcare setting.Experience of caring for patients with long-term conditions, complex health needs and/or frailty.Experience of wound management, catheter care, medication administration and end-of-life care.Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.Experience of using electronic patient record systems.Experience of supporting service improvement initiatives and quality standards.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to travel independently across the locality to meet the requirements of the role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and prioritise competing demands.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a dynamic community environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Understanding of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and professional accountability.
• Competent IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Ability to work within Trust values and contribute positively to team working.

Desirable

• Knowledge of community services and integrated working within health and social care.Understanding of current NHS priorities and community healthcare initiatives.Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development activities.Practice Assessor/Supervisor skills or willingness to undertake training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with a current NMC qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Desirable Community nursing experience gained through placements or previous employment.Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or willingness to undertake.Additional training relevant to community nursing, such as wound care, palliative care, continence management or long-term condition management.We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the community. Experience Essential Experience of delivering care within a clinical environment through pre registration training or post registration practice Experience of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation Experience of communicating effectively with patients, families, cares and healthcare professionals Desirable Experience of working within a community healthcare setting.Experience of caring for patients with long-term conditions, complex health needs and/or frailty.Experience of wound management, catheter care, medication administration and end-of-life care.Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.Experience of using electronic patient record systems.Experience of supporting service improvement initiatives and quality standards. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to travel independently across the locality to meet the requirements of the role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and colleagues. Ability to work independently, manage workload effectively and prioritise competing demands. Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a dynamic community environment. Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Understanding of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and professional accountability. Competent IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems. Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. Ability to work within Trust values and contribute positively to team working. Desirable Knowledge of community services and integrated working within health and social care.Understanding of current NHS priorities and community healthcare initiatives.Experience of quality improvement, audit or service development activities.Practice Assessor/Supervisor skills or willingness to undertake 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.

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

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

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

Parklands House

London Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Fareham and Gosport Community Therapies Team. Due to the community nature of the role, access to a vehicle for work is required.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to adults within the community, supporting people to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

You will manage your own caseload, using sound clinical reasoning to assess functional needs, identify and manage risks and develop individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans. You will work closely with patients, families, carers and colleagues across health and social care to support safe, coordinated care within the community.

You will contribute to the development of junior staff and support workers through supervision, delegation and sharing your clinical knowledge and experience.

We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and confident working independently as well as part of a wider team. You will receive regular supervision and have access to learning, development and CPD opportunities.

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is essential. Due to the community nature of the role, access to a vehicle for work is required.

Main duties of the job

Undertake Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy assessments of patients with diverse and complex conditions, providing a clinical diagnosis (where appropriate), development, and delivery of individualised treatment programmes.

To support the case management process by providing expert clinical advice and therapy to patients with a variety of complex conditions living in the community who are at risk of deteriorating health that may result in declining quality of life or avoidable hospital admission to secondary care.

To ensure that up to date written and electronic records, reports and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.

To provide intervention in a variety of environments, e.g. clients home, hospital / healthcare settings, schools, work environment to meet client needs.

To provide clinical Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy skills within the Community Therapy Team / Community Hospital Team(s), and all other provider organisations.

To ensure that delegated tasks and activity has been handed over clearly and are within a person's level of skill and competency.

To be skilled in assessing and treating a range of complex factors relating to the patient's condition, diagnosis and prognosis.

To provide specialist intervention tailored to meet the uniqueness of the individual.

i.e. complex manual handling and 24-hour posture 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

We are recruiting for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Practitioner on a 12 month fixed term contrac (Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to join our team . You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care.

Are you a Mental Health Practitioner? Do you have a high level of skill in the assessment and care of people who present to ED in mental health crisis and those who have mental health needs during their inpatient stay in the acute hospital?

The MH&LD Liaison Team provides assessments, advice, and reasonable adjustments for people with mental health needs and learning disabilities accessing treatment at St Mary's Hospital. We aim to improve the parity of care for people of all ages with mental health and learning disabilities in the acute hospital and work with their family and carers to ensure they have the best possible care and treatment.

The MH&LD Liaison Team works across the full age spectrum and provides a 24-hour service across seven days of the week. Additionally, MH&LD Liaison Team collaborates with Ambulance service to support people with mental health needs and learning disabilities in the community through the Mental Health Rapid Response Vehicle service (MHRRV).

Relocation costs may be available - please discuss at interview.

Main duties of the job

This position is suitable for a highly motivated, compassionate person who can work under pressure. We therefore welcome applicants with existing crisis and liaison experience but also those who have experience working with older adults, HTTs, CMHTs or mental health inpatients.

You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact at all levels. There will be opportunities for you to participate in the teaching and training of health professionals in ED, medical and surgical wards. This is a challenging but rewarding role, within a busy and evolving multidisciplinary service.

We can offer great opportunities learning, professional development and research in liaison services. There is access to training opportunities locally and through the Open University, as well as with mainland universities such as those in Portsmouth, Southampton, and Bournemouth. We offer a supportive working environment, we have a robust appraisal and supervision policy and to assist you to realize your potential and achieve a greater degree of job satisfaction, as well as the usual NHS discounts, pension, salary, generous annual leave entitlement and relocation expenses, subject to meeting criteria.

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 13,000 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

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to build your career within a supportive and progressive team?

We have exciting opportunities for both full-time and part-time Occupational Therapists to join our rotational. This post provides experience across a range of services, including Acute Stroke Rehabilitation, Community Stroke Rehabilitation, Acute Inpatient Services, Community Rehabilitation, Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Mental Health.

You will support service users to maximise independence, improve function and achieve their goals through a range of therapeutic interventions. Our teams work across inpatient and community settings, helping to facilitate safe discharge, reduce length of stay, prevent unnecessary admissions and promote health and wellbeing.

We place learning and development at the heart of our culture. You'll benefit from structured education, regular clinical supervision and clearly defined career pathways, enabling you to develop a broad skillset and progress your Occupational Therapy career.

The Isle of Wight is a fantastic place to live and work, offering beautiful beaches, stunning countryside and a welcoming community. With an excellent work-life balance, shorter commute times and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, it's the perfect place to develop your career while enjoying a great quality of life.

Relocation support may be available for the successful candidate and will be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

Skills for assessing clients and identifying appropriate treatment from a range of options.

Manage own caseload assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing interventions.

Prioritising case load according to need and risks identified..

To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals, following discussion with the supervising Occupational Therapist.

To undertake Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the patient in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure.

To work with patients to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan.

To engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being.

To teach patients with disabilities new techniques to carry out activities of daily living including manual handling. This may involve teaching patients and carers how to use new equipment particularly in relation to health & safety and hygiene.

To prescribe appropriate minor adaptations and standard equipment to patients.

To undertake home assessments, as appropriate within given guidelines, applying clinical reasoning skills to the risks associated to the safety and independence of the patient at home.

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 13,000 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

We are recruiting for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker) to join our team . You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care.

Are you a Mental Health Practitioner? Do you have a high level of skill in the assessment and care of people who present to ED in mental health crisis and those who have mental health needs during their inpatient stay in the acute hospital?

The MH&LD Liaison Team provides assessments, advice, and reasonable adjustments for people with mental health needs and learning disabilities accessing treatment at St Mary's Hospital. We aim to improve the parity of care for people of all ages with mental health and learning disabilities in the acute hospital and work with their family and carers to ensure they have the best possible care and treatment.

The MH&LD Liaison Team works across the full age spectrum and provides a 24-hour service across seven days of the week. Additionally, MH&LD Liaison Team collaborates with Ambulance service to support people with mental health needs and learning disabilities in the community through the Mental Health Rapid Response Vehicle service (MHRRV).

Relocation costs may be available - please discuss at interview.

Main duties of the job

This position is suitable for a highly motivated, compassionate person who can work under pressure. We therefore welcome applicants with existing crisis and liaison experience but also those who have experience working with older adults, HTTs, CMHTs or mental health inpatients.

You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to interact at all levels. There will be opportunities for you to participate in the teaching and training of health professionals in ED, medical and surgical wards. This is a challenging but rewarding role, within a busy and evolving multidisciplinary service.

We can offer great opportunities learning, professional development and research in liaison services. There is access to training opportunities locally and through the Open University, as well as with mainland universities such as those in Portsmouth, Southampton, and Bournemouth. We offer a supportive working environment, we have a robust appraisal and supervision policy and to assist you to realize your potential and achieve a greater degree of job satisfaction, as well as the usual NHS discounts, pension, salary, generous annual leave entitlement and relocation expenses, subject to meeting criteria.

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 13,000 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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialistto join our Dementia Outreach Team and become part of a service that really makes a difference to patients experiencing a dementia-related crisis, and their families.

As an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse you will be responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership with mentoring and educational input to the Dementia Outreach Team multidisciplinary team. This includes acting as a clinical leader and expert practitioner liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team in the provision of optimum patient experience for people accessing support and assessment. They will also be responsible for supporting the effective role modelling, ongoing management and clinical supervision, and mentorship to the team.

You will ideally have experience of working with people with dementia. The ability to work in partnership with carers or family members and services in the community is essential. Working closely with nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you will provide clinical leadership, contribute to service development, support education and training, and promote best practice in mental health care across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing their team by providing mentoring, supervision and education in relation to all managerial, professional and performance processes. Within the leadership role they will be responsible for supporting the team and providing feedback on the evaluation of good and poor practice, identifying training and education opportunities to improve practice and delivery.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion. The post holder will be an advocate for supporting dementia care.

They will also be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and working closely with the Service Manager and the multidisciplinary team, leading auditing of clinical standards of care. Resourcing and supporting on-going training, education and support to the multidisciplinary team in relation to mental health and learning disabilities to ensure that people accessing the service receive equitable support and care whilst improving patient outcomes.

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

Collingwood Ward has exciting positions available for Healthcare Support Workers with an interest and passion for caring for the over sixty fives. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised staff.

The successful candidates will have excellent communication skills, be able to provide a high standard of care and become part of a small friendly committed team caring for elderly patients.

We are proud to be part of HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and are committed to the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.

Successful candidates can expect:

• Protected supernumery induction programme
• Buddy system
• Training opportunities include
• Mandatory and statutory training, link role development, the Care Certificate, Clinical supervision, phlebotomy, physical observations, blood sugar analysis, tissue viability.
• Continuing Professional Development.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

If you are new to Health Care we will place you on a HCSW induction programme to ensure that you are fully trained and supported to perform the role. The programme will last for up to 6 months and during this period of training you will be paid a salary of 25272. On completion of your training period your salary will rise to 25760 as per the advert.

If you've worked as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), your skills transfer directly as a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) across mental and physical health.

• Working under indirect supervision, as part of the Community Team, the post holder will to have responsibility for delivering nursing care to patients following prescribed care plans and protocols
• Deal empathetically with sensitive information.
• Safely manage self-including:-
• Lone working in the community
• Handling body fluids and other hazardous material
• Patient handling
• Medical sharps
• Challenging behaviour situations
• Driving self
• Working as part of the Community Team and with other agencies you will provide care following a person-centred assessment for the health and well-being of patients.
• To deliver nursing care by following a care plan written as part of a holistic assessment by the registered nurse for patients and their family/carers in their own home and other community settings.
• Perform basic clinical activities which will include, wound care, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring, physical observations.

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 a motivated and compassion Senior Mental Health Nurse to enhance our Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) inpatient leadership team at The Limes in Portsmouth.

The successful candidate will join a supportive inpatient environment that has undergone significant investment over the past couple years including an on-going refurbishment. Alongside this, the teams have developed a culture of quality improvement to embed evidence based models of care.

We are a supportivecompassionate team who are driven to continually develop our inpatient services and strive to provide the highest standards of patient centred care to promote recovery , dignity and choice in a least restrictive environment.

Candidates can expect a rewarding role in a team who are committed to your support and development. The successful candidate will be an RMN or RNA with at least two years post registration experience and demonstrate a passion for OPMH.

All staff are asked to work flexibly across a range of day and night shifts across the OPMH assessment wards providing care to older people living with dementia and functional mental health diagnosis.

In return for your flexibility and commitment we can offer excellent training and personal development support. There may also be opportunities to work in other parts of the service.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Nurse in Inpatient OPMH Services is a core member of the ward and leadership team.

The Senior Nurse will act as a 'named nurse' for a specific group of inpatients on the ward as required and take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care for patients and their carers. Recognising the valuable and essential role that carers play and ensuring that as a team, patients are involved and remain at the centre of all their care.

They will be a role model in their nursing and leadership role, promoting a culture of compassionate leadership.

They will take an active role / lead in the admission / discharge facilitation. They will include participation in patient flow to and from the ward and support with discharge facilitation, engaging with the multi professional team both within HIOW and system partners.

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

The Community Mental Health Team are looking for a Team Lead to join their team.

The post holder will support the Service Manager to ensure the delivery of a pathway for people using services that meet all quality, financial and operational performance targets and ensure that these are monitored and tracked effectively.

The post holder will be expected to work in line with the Trust values and behave in a manner that facilitates the development of autonomous teams and individuals that are empowered, engaged and committed to continually delivering excellent care with compassion. The post holder will be an advocate for recovery and support the development of services in line with the division's strategy.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

Be responsible for ensuring the provision of safe services for all adults with a functional mental health need using Mental Health services in the community.

Work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of services, ensuring the service complies with both local and national best practice and specified guidelines and frameworks for community based services.

Ensure compliance with Trust Policies and the Mental Health and Learning Disability Divisions clinical governance, performance monitoring and quality assurance frameworks.

Develop, co-ordinate and implement a process for managerial supervision, clinical supervision, case load management and staff annual appraisal.

Be responsible for recruitment and retention of personnel within delegated area of responsibility.

Work with team colleagues and external agencies to ensure that people who use the service and their families or carers are involved and development and delivery of services.

Ensure that the service has effective relationships with both internal and external services/organisations.

Regularly take part in the Manager On Call rota.

Take responsibility for working within and overseeing delegated budget.

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

As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker (non-registrant) you will support the delivery of high-quality, timely assessments and interventions within the Access to Intervention Adult Mental Health service, working alongside registered practitioners.

The role includes assisting in identifying risk, need, and appropriate care pathways, as well as facilitating onward referrals and signposting to appropriate statutory, voluntary, and community services. The post holder will help ensure that service users receive accessible, coordinated support that promotes recovery and well being.

You will also hold a defined caseload, delivering brief interventions and psycho educational support sessions tailored to individual needs. This includes promoting self-management strategies, building resilience, and supporting service users to engage with ongoing care and support networks.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will maintain effective communication with colleagues and partner agencies while ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping in line with professional and organisational standards. The role requires a compassionate, recovery-focused approach, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, risk awareness, and delivering positive outcomes for service users.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Main duties of the job

This role is focused on supporting people aged 18+ with mental health needs and their friends/relatives/carers, enabling and assisting them to meet daily health and wellbeing needs, in line with personal recovery goals.

The post holder will contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning delivery and review of activities and interventions against identified health and wellbeing needs, acting as care/recovery coordinator for an allocated group of service users, in accordance with the agreed personal care and recovery plan.

Your day-to-day role will include:

Completing Brief Intervention sessions with service users for whom this is deemed appropriate

Assisting with mental health assessments and undertaking associated follow up and onward referrals

Maintaining a caseload of service users, under supervision (direct or indirect) from registered practitioners

Documenting all contacts accurately, to agreed standards, within the specified time frame on the electronic patient record in accordance with the Trust Data collection systems and Data Protection Act

Working as part of a team of mental health practitioners, associate practitioners and administrative staff supported by a clinical nurse specialist and team lead

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

The post holder will be responsible for providing effective and efficient clerical and administrative support to teams of healthcare professionals, as part of an integrated admin service across the MSK Pathway. The role will involve a high level of organisational skills and excellent working knowledge of administrative procedures and IT systems used within the Trust. The post holder could be the first point of contact for the service and therefore requires clear communication and liaison skills. They will be responsible for managing and prioritising their own workload and will be required to use their own initiative.

Be an active and dynamic part of the integrated administrative team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of service objectives for the service.

To provide focus and support to the Operational Lead on business objectives - performance, governance, workforce, service improvement, information management, business continuity, communications, finance, and risk.

The post holder works within departmental guidelines and procedures while supporting the effective running of the department which requires for example; managing patient appointments, reviewing and maintaining waiting list, updating clinical records both electronic and paper, recording referrals, typing clinical letters, filing and ordering resources. Develop, project-manage, implement, administer and day to day manage appropriate cluster information systems, statistics, and productivity data.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with a high level of independence in their work. They will resolve and respond to incoming communication, seeking advice where necessary and will be expected to use high levels of independent judgement and responsibility.

Set and maintain a high standard in all aspects of administrative work ensuring good communications systems within the service and across all departments and partner agencies, always ensuring strict confidentiality.

To be responsible for administering and supervising the maintenance of statistical information using an appropriate cluster information system spreadsheet, database or identified Trust information system such as SBS, Patient Centre, E Care Logic, SystmOne and PARIS ensuring that all information is completed within deadlines where appropriate.

To organise and assist with the day-to-day administrative duties within the cluster.To systematically review service data/registers and collect updates from appropriate service areas.

Ensure suitable communications systems are in place and actioned.

To answer incoming calls and help resolve any service enquiries.

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

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-12639

Job locations

Arthur Webster Clinic

35 Languard Manor Road

Shanklin

Isle of Wight

PO37 7HZ

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

• Accredited secretarial / admin / business qualification or course (e.g. RSA, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent level of experience.
• Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical or similar environment (e.g. NHS, Local Authority, Social Services, Care Home DSS etc.)

Desirable

• NVQ3 Administrations or NVQ Customer Care.

Experience

Essential

• Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately.
• Understanding of Confidentiality and data protection.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis via IT systems and producing reports often relating to complex information.
• Demonstrated literacy and numerate to GCSE level
• Communication skills level 1 or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability of dealing with complex situations.
• Demonstrated polite and professional telephone manner.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Customer care skills.
• Be computer literate and have good working knowledge of Windows packages including Word/Excel.
• Able to prioritise workload and deal with pressured situations. Good numeric and literacy skills
• Experience of working in a Customer Service environment.
• Good knowledge of administrative policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Empathic approach. Friendly & approachable.
• Ability to present information clearly and systematically both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated good communication skills required with staff/clients/ patients occasionally resolving difficult situations or complaints.
• Information Processing / collection and collation of information.
• Knowledge of SystmOne

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Accredited secretarial / admin / business qualification or course (e.g. RSA, NVQ Level 3, BTEC, European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent level of experience. Secretarial/administrative experience in a clinical or similar environment (e.g. NHS, Local Authority, Social Services, Care Home DSS etc.) Desirable NVQ3 Administrations or NVQ Customer Care. Experience Essential Must be numerate and able to provide statistical data clearly and accurately. Understanding of Confidentiality and data protection. Knowledge of statistical analysis via IT systems and producing reports often relating to complex information. Demonstrated literacy and numerate to GCSE level Communication skills level 1 or equivalent. Demonstrated ability of dealing with complex situations. Demonstrated polite and professional telephone manner. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality Customer care skills. Be computer literate and have good working knowledge of Windows packages including Word/Excel. Able to prioritise workload and deal with pressured situations. Good numeric and literacy skills Experience of working in a Customer Service environment. Good knowledge of administrative policies and procedures. Desirable Empathic approach. Friendly & approachable. Ability to present information clearly and systematically both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated good communication skills required with staff/clients/ patients occasionally resolving difficult situations or complaints. Information Processing / collection and collation of information. Knowledge of SystmOne

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Arthur Webster Clinic

35 Languard Manor Road

Shanklin

Isle of Wight

PO37 7HZ

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

Arthur Webster Clinic

35 Languard Manor Road

Shanklin

Isle of Wight

PO37 7HZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive support to members of the Senior Leadership Team within the Secure, Acute and Crisis Division.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of senior management functions, delivering high-quality administrative and business support. This will include managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and events, preparing correspondence and reports, and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

You will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and build effective working relationships across the organisation. The role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate the needs of senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA who enjoys working as part of a professional team and contributing to the effective delivery of services across the Secure, Acute and Crisis Division.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for providing high level secretarial support and an efficient and comprehensive PA and administrative service. This includes full diary and inbox management, project management and ensuring effective organisation of their commitments across a full range of duties. To work as a team member for the Secure, Acute and Crisis Senior Leadership Team in a flexible and process driven way in a team focused environment.

This is a very busy environment with multiple demands and therefore the Personal Assistant must be able to work under pressure and be able to multi-task. The post holder must be able to recognise the importance of confidentiality and sensitivity of issues and at all times is able to act using the upmost discretion.

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

Our Perinatal Mental Health Service Team -- Mother and Baby Unit currently has an exciting opportunity to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse to join the team.

Our Mother and Baby Unit provide 24/7 specialist care and treatment for mothers with their babies when they are suffering with mental illness.

On the Mother and Baby Unit you will be joining an extremely supportive, nurturing, and motivated team. We are consistently striving to improve our service and provide the best possible care for the mothers and babies we support and their wider families. We value every member of our team, our childcare practitioners are a vital part of our MDT and ensure the voice of the baby remains central to all decision making, your input and contribution will be listened to and valued.

We support the growth and development of our staff and offer a wealth of training to support our staff to become experts within this specialist field and reach their full potential.

We also offer a competitive staff benefits package to make sure our staff are well looked after, and make sure they receive what they deserve to make them feel valued.

If this sounds interested to you, then we would love to hear from you!

For further information on this role, please contact Samantha Neale or Charlotte Swain -- Ward Manager on 02382310083.

Main duties of the job

The Mother and Baby Unit provide inpatient care and treatment for mothers with their babies when they are suffering with mental illness. The Nursery Nurse role involves providing high quality of care and perinatal support to antenatal and post-natal mothers in the ward.

This role involves shifts work, weekends and nights.

Your main responsibilities are:

*Working as a team player.

*Provide perinatal support to antenatal and post-natal mothers in the ward.

*Provide high quality of care and emotional support at all times.

*Participate in assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for mothers and their babies.

*To maintain our service users' confidentiality and adhere the Trust's Policies and Procedures.

*Help supporting families to understand baby's perspective.

*To provide practical Baby Care.

*Support families with common baby issues, and signposting as needed.

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 seeking an enthusiastic Extended Clinical Practitioner to join our Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Hospital at Home Service. Applications are welcome from Registered Adult Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Essential Level 7 qualifications:

• Clinical History Taking and Physical Examination
• Diagnostics and Clinical Decision Making
• Non-Medical Prescribing (or Applied Pharmacology, depending on professional registration)

Applicants who do not yet hold all required qualifications may be considered for a Band 6 Development Post, progressing to Band 7 upon completion of the outstanding requirements. Priority will be given to candidates holding at least one of the essential qualifications. Applicants with a health-related Level 7 qualification will also be considered.

Our UCR/Hospital at Home Service support acutely unwell adults who are at risk of hospital admission due to a sudden deterioration in their wellbeing. We deliver high-quality acute care in their own homes, helping them recover in familiar surroundings and avoid unnecessary admissions.

The service operates 7 days a week, 08:00-20:00, from bases in Lymington, Southampton, Eastleigh and Fordingbridge. While primarily based at a designated hub, you will be expected to work flexibly across sites as required. Weekend working is on a rotational basis, approximately 1 in 5 weekends.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities are provided.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of complex, enhanced care for patients, using enhanced levels of clinical judgement, skills and knowledge. Extended Clinical Practitioners will consult with patients, their family, carers and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans related to their field of expertise. They critically evaluate and analyse clinical problems using their expertise and clinical knowledge, seeking out and applying relevant evidence, enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, interventions, and equipment to make clinical decisions.

Extended Clinical Practitioners deliver complex clinical care in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies using critical analysis and their underpinning knowledge to manage complex interventions. They recognise and work within the boundaries of their practice, knowing when and who to refer patients to. They may delegate work to other members of the multidisciplinary team and take accountability for the delegated activity.

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 to support New Forest East older persons Community Mental health Team as our team administrator for a 12 month period to cover maternity leave. This person will be at the heart of the team supporting their multi disciplinary colleagues and other divisional Team Admins with all aspects of administrative tasks such and taking calls, making appointments supporting with the day to day running of the team via email and uploading referrals, scanning and ordering supplies, creating performance reports and lots more. No two days are the same and the role has been described as fulfilling and varied by previous staff who have given long service to the department.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

Taking calls

Preparing reports

Scanning

Typing

Monitoring/responding to emails and uploading referrals

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 a motivated and organised Administrator to join our busy inpatient wards and play a key role in supporting safe, efficient and compassionate patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast paced clinical environment, being part of a supportive team, and making a real difference every day.

As an essential member of the ward team, you will manage day today administrative tasks, support admissions and discharges, maintain accurate records, coordinate communication across clinical staff, and ensure smooth running of ward processes. You will be the first point of contact for patients, families and professionals, helping us deliver a positive and responsive experience.

This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, confident using IT systems, and able to prioritise effectively. You will work closely with nurses, doctors, therapists and ward clerks, contributing to high quality care and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to be part of a service that values teamwork, compassion and excellence.

Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the inpatient wards, ensuring all essential processes are completed accurately and on time. This includes managing patient information, updating electronic systems, preparing documentation, and supporting the coordination of admissions, transfers and discharges.

You will support meetings by preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes and circulating actions to the relevant staff. This will include MDT discussions, wardbased meetings and operational updates. Maintaining clear records and ensuring followup actions are completed is a key part of the role.

You will handle enquiries from patients, families, staff and external professionals, ensuring messages are recorded and passed on promptly. The role also involves maintaining ward records, assisting with recruitment paperwork and ensuring all administrative tasks meet Trust standards.

You will work closely with ward clerks, the wider admin team, matrons and ward managers to support effective communication and smooth ward operations. The postholder will contribute to maintaining safe patient flow, timely documentation and efficient daytoday functioning of the wards.

The successful candidate will need strong organisational skills, accuracy in data entry and confidence using IT systems. Professionalism, reliability and a proactive approach are essential.

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 a confident individual looking to share your creative skills?

Elmleigh Hospital are looking to recruit a passionate individual to join the teams to provide activities to our service users.

The hospital provides care and treatment to people who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and require a short period of hospital care to support their recovery. We are looking for people who can think outside the box, work independently using their own initiative & have a real passion for engaging people in group or individual activities.

Successful candidates will have a proven track record of supporting people with mental health issues and may have lived experience themselves.

You will have access to dedicated Therapy spaces including sensory rooms, IT Hubs, and multi-functional activity rooms. There are garden spaces for you to deliver activities as well.

A background in the care sector or previous volunteering is beneficial. However, being able to create positive relationships with people & engage proactively in a caring environment is equally important.

Unsocial hours are worked to meet the needs of the ward, but we welcome and consider applications for flexible working.

Main duties of the job

Provision of activities as designed and requested by patients over seven day a week service provision. Working closely with AHP colleagues to coordinate a timetable of offer.

To help patients identify their own recovery goals and what is meaningful to them.

It is not essential to have a full UK driving licence as we like to encourage patients to access the community via public transport as they will require this skill when they move on.

Parts of your role will require working outside e.g. sport related activities, walks, as well as accessing the community to gather resources.

To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach.

To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

To act in a manner to respect and accommodate the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these.

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 post holder will work, as part of the Melbury Lodge acute care pathway OT team.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will work with service users to maximise function, using occupational therapy techniques as the main medium of assessment and intervention, applying client focused principles as directed by an Occupational Therapist.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside the occupational therapy process to provide interventions as deemed appropriate through both group work and individual sessions.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the evaluation of patient's progress during their occupational therapy sessions.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will support the qualified practitioners in providing a service mainly week days 9 - 5 but may include evening work if needed.

The post holder will have a working understanding of the principles of recovery and how to aid the recovery process through the use of meaningful occupation and by utilising goal setting resources and problem solving skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work, as part of the Melbury Lodge acute care pathway OT team.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will work with service users to maximise function, using occupational therapy techniques as the main medium of assessment and intervention, applying client focused principles as directed by an Occupational Therapist.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside the occupational therapy process to provide interventions as deemed appropriate through both group work and individual sessions.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the evaluation of patient's progress during their occupational therapy sessions.

Within Melbury Lodge the expectation is that the post holder will support the qualified practitioners in providing a service mainly week days 9 - 5 but may include evening work if needed.

The post holder will have a working understanding of the principles of recovery and how to aid the recovery process through the use of meaningful occupation and by utilising goal setting resources and problem solving skills.

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 now have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Band 7 Team Lead to join our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment team.

We are looking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, resourceful and resilient individual who is committed to providing support and assistance to patients in their recovery of an acute episode of distress and effectively leading a team.

Main duties of the job

The primary function of this role is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of the team. The team leader will be expected to participate in clinical work where required and engage with complex patients on the case load. The team leader will also be provide support for patients carers who use our service.

To provide clinical and managerial leadership to the day-to-day operation of the integrated clinical team, monitoring workload, audits, leading on weekly multi-disciplinary meetings, chair business meetings, allocating duties and ensuring duties are discharged safely and effectively.

To supervise the day-to-day work of the clinical team, provide expertise and guidance in complex and high risk cases, in line with Trust and Local Authority policies and procedures.

To champion a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to the rest of the team.

To take a proactive approach to caseload supervision and management to ensure that practitioner skills are matched to clinical need, and that service users are able to flow through pathways of care.

To deputise for the CRHTT Service Manager as required.

Work collaboratively with the other Team Leaders.

Requires access to a car to attend leadership meetings and training across different sites within southern health sites.

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