Job summary

Partnership with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new service transforming how care is delivered across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

We are recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our newly established Community Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and IV Service, delivered in partnership between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. This innovative service will enable patients requiring intravenous antimicrobial therapy to receive treatment safely in their own homes and community settings, reducing hospital stays and improving patient experience.

As a Community OPAT and IV Nurse, you will work closely with specialist OPAT and Community response teams, consultants, pharmacists, microbiologists, and community healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills in intravenous therapy, vascular access management, antimicrobial stewardship, and community-based care.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

• Deliver safe and effective OPAT and IV treatment in community settings
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Administer intravenous antimicrobial therapy and IV therapy
• Monitor patient progress and respond to clinical concerns
• Support patients and carers to manage treatment safely at home
• Work collaboratively with hospital and community multidisciplinary teams
• Participate in service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives

Role Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• At least 1 year post registration experience with preferably IV skills and competencies
• Excellent communication and clinical assessment skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient-centred care
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to learning and developing specialist OPAT and IV skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

What we Offer

• The opportunity to help shape a brand-new service
• Structured induction and OPAT and IV competency programme
• Supportive leadership and career development opportunities
• Access to specialist training and clinical supervision
• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment

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

Shape the Future of NHS Talking Therapies (TT)

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS TT at a time of significant transformation and growth. This senior role provides strategic, operational, clinical and professional leadership across a large and complex service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based psychological therapies for people experiencing anxiety, depression and other common mental health difficulties.

You will lead delivery of national NHS TT standards and targets, oversee quality, workforce, governance and financial performance, and drive innovation, digital transformation and service redesign. Working closely with system partners, you will develop strong relationships across the NHS, Primary Care, voluntary sector and wider Integrated Care System.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a relevant doctoral or equivalent professional qualification, registration with an appropriate professional body, significant NHS TT experience, and a proven track record of delivering performance, transformation and service improvement. You will bring expertise in evidence-based therapies, clinical governance, workforce leadership and financial management.

This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the future of mental health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

For an informal discussion please contact Managing Director [email protected]) or Director of Psychological Professions laura,[email protected].

Main duties of the job

To provide strategic, operational, clinical and professional leadership across a large and complex service portfolio, including:

Lead the delivery of national NHS Talking Therapies objectives and performance standards.

Ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service.

Be accountable for operational performance, quality, workforce, governance and financial sustainability.

Ensure delivery of all NHS Talking Therapies national standards, performance indicators and contractual requirements.

Lead major transformation programmes aligned with NHS priorities, Integrated Care System objectives and the NHS Long Term Plan.

Drive innovation, digital transformation and service redesign to improve access, patient experience and outcomes.

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with ICB's, Primary Care Networks, voluntary sector organisations and system partners.

Foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, staff wellbeing and professional excellence.

Contribute to the strategic development of mental health services across the wider healthcare system.

Lead a culture of clinical excellence, quality improvement, research and evidence-based practice.

Whilst this is primarily a strategic leadership role, you will maintain professional and clinical credibility through highly specialist consultation, supervision and clinical leadership activities, ensuring the service remains grounded in contemporary practice, lived experience and evidence-based 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 looking for enthusiastic, experienced, innovative mental health nurses who are committed to the principles of recovery. We are a small, friendly team who believe in working together and supporting each other in managing complex cases. We are based in the scenic area of the New Forest and are situated on the Hampshire and Dorset boarder, so would welcome applications from those living outside of Hampshire or who are looking to relocate.

If you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, resourceful and resilient individual who is committed to providing care with compassion to service users in their recovery, the CMHT is the place to work. We believe in delivering specific episodes of care to empower people to work towards recovery.

Due to the current skill mix in the team we are only open to male applicants in order to ensure we maintain a sufficient skill mix for service delivery. We have a well established multi disciplinary team including, team manager, team leader, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, Independent Nurse Prescribers, RMN's, support time recovery workers, carers officers and employment support.

We are happy to consider flexible working requests and remote working where possible. We are operational Monday to Friday.

We believe in supporting our staff to develop in the careers through training and you will receive regular clinical and management supervision. We also run monthly reflective practice, education slots and safeguarding supervision.

Main duties of the job

The role of the care coordinator is to have an agreed caseload, working collaboratively with service users and carers. There is a wide range of interventions that can be offered which may include psychological interventions, medication support, access to group work and carers support. We aim to engage service users creatively, develop collaborative care plans including risk management plans, care plans and crisis contingency plans. You will have access to the MDT and a leadership team to receive support and guidance when required.

You will need robust assessment skills to enable the team to deliver high quality care and treatment plans. Excellent communication skills are also essential to enable you to be a role model for others, as well as positively representing the team and the organisation as a whole.

We are looking for those with good communications skills and work well in a multi disciplinary team. We are keen for staff to take leadership roles where appropriate and to provide supervision to other members of the team.

You must also be able to liaise effectively with other services, both internal and external to HIOW Health Foundation NHS Trust, retaining service user focus at the heart of any clinical decision making to ensure the best outcome.

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 looking for the next step in your leadership career? Do you have extensive experience working within Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) or Children and Young People's Mental Health Services? Are you passionate about supporting the development of staff, driving service improvement, and ensuring high quality mental health provision for children, young people, and schools? If so, we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Mental Health Support Team (MHST) service across Hampshire at a time of continued growth and development. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated professional to provide operational, clinical, and professional leadership to one of our MHSTs.

As an MHST Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading a multidisciplinary team of Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) and Senior Wellbeing Practitioners. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality, evidence-based mental health interventions, ensuring safe and effective practice, and promoting positive outcomes for young people, families, and education settings.

You will provide day-to-day leadership, line management, and clinical oversight to team members, supporting their professional development, wellbeing, and performance. You will work collaboratively with schools, partner agencies, and stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the MHST model and Whole School Approach.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve:

*Providing leadership and operational management within the MHST.

*Supporting and developing the EMHP, CWP, and wider practitioner workforce.

*Delivering and overseeing evidence-based interventions for children and young people presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

*Providing clinical guidance, consultation, and risk management support to staff.

Our MHSTs work collaboratively with schools, families, and local communities to improve access to early intervention mental health support. We are committed to developing an inclusive, compassionate, and innovative service that supports both our workforce and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner and leader who is passionate about shaping services, supporting staff development, and driving excellence.

Please include within your application your first and second preferred geographical area(s) of work should your application be successful from the following localities: South East Hampshire, Mid Hampshire, North Hampshire, or West Hampshire.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for improving the lives of young people with eating disorders?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our specialist Eating Disorder Service as an Assistant Team Manager (30 hours).

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Children's Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Allied Health Professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting service development.

In this rewarding role, you will spend 50% of your time providing operational leadership and support to the team, and 50% delivering direct clinical interventions to young people and their families. This unique balance allows you to maintain and develop your clinical expertise while gaining valuable leadership experience.

The service offers Family-Based Treatment at the heart of our approach. We also provide a range of innovative individual and group interventions designed to support young people on their recovery journey.

You will join a large, supportive, and highly skilled multidisciplinary team that is committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Clinical and operational leaders work collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people and their families.

If you are looking for a role where you can influence service delivery, support a dedicated team, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible and provide effective case holding and leadership for a clinical CAMHS team.

To provide a high-quality service.

To support and coordinate team functioning with particular focus on;

Management of cases including delivery of care

Clinical leadership.

Performance monitoring and management

Line Management and supervision of staff.

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 Head of Clinical Services will provide strong, compassionate leadership and operational oversight of the IOW and Residential Services within Specialist CAMHS. Ensuring the development of the service is clinically led and responsive to the needs of children and young people, with governance and performance that is aligned with the national protocol. The role will ensure the maintenance of the excellent practice and outcomes of our currently existing teams, whilst working collaboratively with our ICB and system partners. To achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a values based leader in line with the Trusts CARE values (compassion, accountability, respect and excellence) with experience of successfully leading in large organisations and through periods of change.

This is a 12 months fixed term / secondment.

We welcome conversations about this role. If you are interested please get in touch with Karen Dixon, Associate Director, [email protected]

Main duties of the job

This is a key role in providing strong and visible leadership within the CAMHS subdivision, of the Children & Families Division and, as part of the CAMHS senior leadership team, will work to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe care.

Be accountable for the operational delivery of clinical services across the CAMHS subdivision. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, and under the supervision of the Associate Director, managing the associated integrated clinical, operational, staffing, governance and financial performance.

Support the Associate Director(s) and Associate Clinical Director to translate the vision of integrated management and governance into safe, effective and efficient service delivery. Using their leadership skills, they will be a visible, accessible and professional presence, providing leadership and supervision.

Lead in new ways of working and change across the service, and with partners, will ensure the services can deliver the care our children, young people and families need and want. This will include adapting to the changing requirements emerging over time and supporting changes to both the service delivery model and staffing structures.

Have a close working relationship with the Associate Director, particularly with regards to the delivery of integration and transformation plans. They will also work closely with the Associate Clinical Director and the Head of Quality Governance for clinical safety and effectiveness across CAMHS

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 currently looking for an administrator to join the Business Support Team at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, primarily focusing on care for Looked After Children, Child Protection and children with Neuro Diverse conditions.

We are looking for a capable, helpful and enthusiastic key player to provide support to the medical staff within the team, as well as outside agencies. This will include handling calls, making appointments, and typing reports (AI reformatting and audio dictations). For this role, you will need to be a competent typist and computer user, with experience of working in a busy office. You will have a good working knowledge of the collation of data to evidence outcomes.

The successful candidate must have excellent time management skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems to enable you to work accurately to deadlines, sometimes under pressure, to use your own initiative, and be able to prioritize workloads.

The role will be for 22.5 hours per week, working 3 full days per week, to include a Friday. Hours will be 09:00 am to 17:00pm, It is essential to the service that a 17:00pm finish is required due to our core hours.

Main duties of the job

• Use & accurately populate the electronic record system (SystmOne) with information to include referrals, scanning & uploading information from other services in a timely manner etc., taking responsibility for the quality of the data & taking note of the Health Records Standards & Procedures & Record Keeping Policy
• Follow agreed processes for dealing with emails on Outlook on a regular basis prioritising urgency & importance, signposting/dealing with queries (often sensitive) regarding issues arising
• Attend & participate in team/other meetings, ensuring any actions are completed by the required date
• Maintain current office policies & procedures, be actively involved in their development
• Ensure that waiting lists and spreadsheets are updated frequently to ensure good housekeeping

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 opportunity has arisen to join our energetic and vibrant 0 to 19 team in Southampton.

Our 0 - 19 Public Health Service is made up of Health Visitors, School Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Business Support who provide essential and comprehensive support to all the families in Southampton. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient experience and is looking to make a difference.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust is an innovative, forward-thinking trust who invest in peoples development, wellbeing and take pride in the care of our families and employees alike.

We are offering a full-time contract of 37.5 hours within a supportive team environment where full training will be given.

If you are interested in this post, we would love to hear from you.

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

To provide an efficient first point of contact to all telephone callers to the service, recording messages accurately, answering a variety of enquiries from internal and external callers and dealing with sensitive and difficult issues in a professional and helpful manner, liaising with other departments as required.

Send emails in accordance with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust guidance for sharing patient identifiable data. Distributing emails to team members.

Assist in ordering health promotion literature and resources and maintaining stock levels.

Liaising with schools, to ensure accurate record keeping of school aged childrens registration at schools.

Monitor generic email inbox and action / distribute as required.

Act as first point of contact to all visitors, i.e. health professionals, identifying their requirements and making an appropriate response.

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 in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working within the City of Portsmouth.

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Learning Disabilities (CAMHS-LD) team are recruiting a Senior Health Care Support Worker to work in their team. This post should appeal to enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates who are interested in developing skills in assessment of children with complex needs.

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 successful candidate will have a passion for improving the lives of young people with a learning disability, and would ideally, but not essentially, have experience of working within this field. The successful candidate would also show excellent communication skills and the ability to engage young people and children in activities. Previous experience of working with young people, children and their families is desirable.

You will be working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team of highly experience practitioners. You will have opportunities to develop specialist skills in observations, assessment and care plans, as well as working with the wider system to support families and young people.

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

Applications are invited for a Clinical / Applied Psychologist. You will be an integral member of the Mid and North Hampshire Division's psychological therapies team. The post will be based in Basingstoke CMHT. Applicants should have a desire to embrace MDT working, training and team development. This post offers the opportunity to influence best clinical practice and the development of a psychologically informed and recovery focused CMHT.

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinician who has specialist interest and experience in working psychologically with trauma. The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy individually and through group programmes as well as offering advice, consultation, reflective practice, clinical formulation and training to staff within the multidisciplinary teams. Evaluation of interventions and the impact of the service in terms of benefit to clients is an important component of what we strive to do. The post holder will require specialist knowledge and experience in the application of at least one psychological therapy (CBT, DBT, CAT).

Main duties of the job

The Mid and North Hampshire Psychological Therapies Team is a thriving active team of psychologists and psychological therapists. We are dedicated to delivering superb quality, evidence-based interventions. We pride ourselves on contributing to the development and implementation of innovative interventions. The range of psychologically focused therapies we deliver include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and EMDR. This is a new post, and the post holder will join an established psychological therapies team, with access to high quality supervision and support.

The Trust has strong links with Southampton University, particularly with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, the MSc/Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Severe Mental Health Problems and training courses for IAPT. Opportunities for research and development within the post will be actively encouraged. We are keen to support training to increase your therapeutic skills and develop your leadership skills. This will be incorporated within your appraisal and supervision.

Informal enquiries are encouraged. If you would like to find out more about the post, please contact Dr Matt Sopp, Lead Community Clinical Psychologist at [email protected]

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.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-12579

Job locations

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

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

• Qualification as DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

• Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology (DBT, CBT, CAT)
• BABCP accreditation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification as DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology (DBT, CBT, CAT) BABCP accreditation

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

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

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

The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)

New Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG21 7PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist to work in an Intensive Support Team for adults with learning disabilities, providing support in the community aiming to minimise challenging behaviour, improve quality of life and create effective support systems.

As a qualified psychologist with relevant experience working with people with learning disabilities, you will provide the service with skilled, reliable support in data collection and monitoring, assessment and analysis of the functions of behaviours, helping facilitate staff group training and support sessions and providing direct psychologically informed interventions to clients. You will be part of our in-reach service to Community Learning Disability Teams, providing advice and consultation. You will possess high level written and verbal communication skills and be able to use computer-based programs quickly and efficiently. You will be able to manage your time effectively to complete work to deadlines.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team as a lead and be able to work well in different systems. You will be required to clinically supervise and line manage different members of the team.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This post is 22.5 hours per week for 11 months to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

To devise, deliver and evaluate highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment interventions for users of the service, including supervising/ consulting to members of staff regarding decisions about appropriate intervention.

To use well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, complex highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients and other professional colleagues.

To provide a highly specialist consultation service, including compilation of summaries and formal reports to professional agencies.

To provide clinical supervision to junior staff.

To provide management supervision to a range of multi-disciplinary colleagues.

To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of the team's operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To provide training in the use of psychological approaches to other professional staff and agencies.

To be aware of the wellbeing of all members of the team and support appropriately, such as by facilitating reflective practice sessions.

To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research within the service.

To undertake project management, including complex audit and service evaluation to help develop service provision.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Support Time and Recovery Worker passionate about improving the physical health of people experiencing mental health difficulties?

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) service team as a Physical Health Specialist, a unique development opportunity for those with significant mental health experience and physical health skills, particularly in phlebotomy, health promotion and supporting lifestyle change.

You will work closely with service users and the multidisciplinary team to deliver physical health monitoring, health interventions and personalised wellbeing programmes, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for people with severe mental illness.

We are particularly interested in applicants who:

Have substantial experience working in mental health services.

Are confident engaging with service users with complex needs.

Have phlebotomy skills or are willing to undertake training.

Have an interest in physical health, fitness, wellbeing, and health promotion.

Are committed to professional development.

This is a development post and the successful applicant will be supported through Trust funded physical health training and qualifications and competency development to progress to Band 4 Physical Health Specialist.

Join us and play a key role in improving the physical health and wellbeing of people accessing our EIP service.

Main duties of the job

Understand the processes of physical health monitoring in EIP teams.

To implement health coaching and physical activity interventions and lifestyle modification to support service users to make life changes to promote better health outcomes.

To undertake physical health checks using processes that follow SHFT and national guidelines.

To contribute to the collection and analysis of information relating to physical health monitoring and compliance with policy to support service evaluation and improvement.

To facilitate and/or provide health promotion and education to service users and staff. To support colleagues within the EIP team to complete physical health checks, particularly with those service users who are difficult to engage or are in isolated locations with limited public transport.

To carry out any duties as specified to ensure physical health is monitored in line with best practice and to reduce the mortality gap To ensure that physical health monitoring outcomes are communicated with primary care in a timely manner.

To use ICE or relevant systems to request testing to ensure timely monitoring and results being communicated effectively. To collaboratively create and deliver personally tailored physical health action plans to service users in the team.

Liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholder to develop an understanding of available physical health interventions.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-12648

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

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Phlebotomy trained, or willing and able to complete phlebotomy training.
• Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.
• Willingness and ability to complete a recognised Personal Training and Coaching qualification. Successful completion will support progression from Band 3 to Band 4, subject to meeting all other requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Lester tool/cardiometabolic monitoring
• Registered with CIMSPA- Chartered Institute for the management of sport and physical activity

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with mental health service users
• Experience of supporting physical health interventions
• Ability to undertake physical health observations
• Ability to engage hard to reach service users
• Knowledge of severe mental illness and physical health inequalities
• Able to facilitate group work
• Up to date on national best practice and guidelines applicable to service pathway
• Demonstrable skills in using clinical record systems and performance monitoring systems, for example Insights, and RiO/SystmOne.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond to unexpected challenges and make sound judgments about when to act independently or escalate.
• Skilled in interrogating, analysing, and validating data from various computer-based record systems to ensure accurate reporting and performance monitoring.
• Consistently considers how their work can support clinicians in delivering better outcomes for service users.
• Committed to high standards, promoting quality in all aspects of work
• Able to produce comprehensive reports, data summaries, and formal correspondence with clarity and professionalism.

Desirable

• Experience of working with service users presenting with psychosis
• Experience of behaviour change interventions
• Knowledge and awareness of organisations which provide physical health support and interventions

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience working in a care setting. Phlebotomy trained, or willing and able to complete phlebotomy training. Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Willingness and ability to complete a recognised Personal Training and Coaching qualification. Successful completion will support progression from Band 3 to Band 4, subject to meeting all other requirements. Desirable Knowledge of Lester tool/cardiometabolic monitoring Registered with CIMSPA- Chartered Institute for the management of sport and physical activity Experience Essential Experience of working with mental health service users Experience of supporting physical health interventions Ability to undertake physical health observations Ability to engage hard to reach service users Knowledge of severe mental illness and physical health inequalities Able to facilitate group work Up to date on national best practice and guidelines applicable to service pathway Demonstrable skills in using clinical record systems and performance monitoring systems, for example Insights, and RiO/SystmOne. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond to unexpected challenges and make sound judgments about when to act independently or escalate. Skilled in interrogating, analysing, and validating data from various computer-based record systems to ensure accurate reporting and performance monitoring. Consistently considers how their work can support clinicians in delivering better outcomes for service users. Committed to high standards, promoting quality in all aspects of work Able to produce comprehensive reports, data summaries, and formal correspondence with clarity and professionalism. Desirable Experience of working with service users presenting with psychosis Experience of behaviour change interventions Knowledge and awareness of organisations which provide physical health support and interventions

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

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 delighted to be offering an exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse to join our dynamic team on Clover Ward, Mother and Baby Unit at Melbury Lodge.

Perinatal Mental Health is a very rewarding area to work, where outcomes can benefit the whole family and next generations! The service offers great training and development opportunities we have from specialist Perinatal training courses across the country as well as psychological interventions training, which is pivotal to our therapeutic approach to care on the ward.

We are looking to appoint nurses who are highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and resourceful individuals who are committed to providing high quality innovative care. You will be joining a passionate and dynamic MDT, where everyone's voice matters and the team work collaboratively to support and empower our patient in their recovery.

Melbury Lodge is located close to the Solent Coast and the beautiful New Forest National Park and have excellent transportation links, either by rail (direct to Waterloo) and by road (M3/M27).

Please note this a part time role for 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of service users.
• To participate in professional meetings as required or identified.
• To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.
• To manage the clinical area on a shift-by-shift basis.
• To participate in the recruitment, deployment, and management of staff.
• To deputise the ward manager as required.
• Developing and involving in QI on the ward.
• To act as the Duty Senior Nurse for the unit when allocated.

To participate and facilitate bed management and patient flow.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist to pioneer and develop Speech and Language Therapy provision across Hampshire's Forensic Learning Disability and Mental Health Services.

Working across inpatient mental health and learning disability wards, as well as the Forensic Community Learning Disability Team, you will provide specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with complex communication and dysphagia needs. Service users may have learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health conditions, and many will have contact with, or be at risk of contact with, the Criminal Justice System.

You will play a key role in identifying and addressing communication difficulties that can impact engagement, behaviour, risk and recovery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the development of communication-friendly environments, contribute to care planning and risk management, and promote accessible, person-centred care.

This unique role offers the opportunity to influence service development, raise the profile of Speech and Language Therapy within forensic services, and make a lasting difference to the lives of people with highly complex needs across both inpatient and community settings.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for delivering highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with complex communication, feeding and swallowing difficulties. Uses advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practice to develop, implement and evaluate personalised therapy programmes, adapting interventions to meet individual, cultural and linguistic needs.

Provides expert written and verbal advice to patients, carers, families and multidisciplinary teams, including communicating complex and potentially distressing information with sensitivity. Demonstrates advanced skills in managing patients with severe communication difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs, while promoting engagement, shared decision-making and positive therapeutic relationships.

Manages and prioritises a complex caseload independently, ensuring timely, effective interventions and accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and Trust standards. Produces specialist reports, develops care pathways and protocols, provides second opinions, and contributes to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Acts as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, influencing patient care, service development and policy implementation through specialist knowledge and clinical expertise. Provides leadership within areas of specialism, supporting service objectives and contributing to strategic developments in response to service pressures and changing 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

Are you seeking a role where you can make a meaningful impact by delivering care closer to people's homes and prioritising prevention over hospital-based treatment? If so, we invite you to join us as a Band 5 Community Nurse at a pivotal moment in healthcare. The NHS's new 10-Year Plan firmly positions community services at the centre of future care delivery, and you will be part of a team that delivers high quality, patient centred care.

As a Community Healthcare Trust, we offer a supportive team environment that encourages your growth and development, with plenty of training and clear opportunities for career progression. We provide flexible working options to help you gain a positive work/life balance along with a strong focus on health and wellbeing, supported by a range of staff benefits designed around you.

Community trusts are at the forefront of digital progress, adopting solutions such as virtual wards to streamline administration and enhance patient outcomes. If you're committed to creating positive change, this is an opportunity to contribute to a modern, inclusive, and community-centred NHS.

Whether you're just starting your nursing journey or bringing years of experience, this is your opportunity to join a progressive team dedicated to delivering exceptional community healthcare.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Nurse you will work to keep people safe & well at home. You will work autonomously but closely with a wider team and use your clinical judgment to support evidence-based care planning for people living home, in care homes or other settings while making sure those who use our services have a positive experience. You will be able to develop skills, maintain & share your previous experience.

• Holistic patient assessment, formulation & reviewing care plans
• Management of pressure ulcers & wounds
• Palliative & end of life care
• Bladder & bowel care including catheterisation
• Medicines Management
• Injections
• Phlebotomy
• Provision of equipment to support care
• Safeguarding
• Line management & supervision of junior staff
• Practice supervision for nursing students
• Continual learning and professional development

Current Opportunities:

• West So'ton Locality (30 Hours p/w)
• East So'ton Locality (22.5 Hours p/w)
• New Milton ICT (22.5 Hours p/w)
• Chandler's Ford ICT (Full Time)

Our teams are always evolving to meet the needs of our communities. Even if your preferred location isn't recruiting today, future opportunities often become available. Please indicate your preferred location (s) during the application process.

Candidates must have a UK driving licence and use of a vehicle. You are required to work a range of early and late shifts on weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays. Our service runs 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.

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 passionate and experienced Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional looking for a role where you can make an immediate and meaningful impact? Join our Urgent Community Response and Hospital at Home Service and play a key role in delivering high-quality care closer to home.

You will provide urgent assessments, crisis intervention, admission avoidance and discharge support for people with complex health needs. You will work autonomously whilst being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, therapists, advanced practitioners, primary care colleagues, acute hospital teams, ambulance services and social care partners. Together, we help people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Why Join us?

• Develop enhanced clinical and leadership skills.
• Work within an innovative and expanding community service.
• Receive excellent supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team culture.
• Make a real difference to patients, carers and families every day.

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 post holder will work flexibly within the Southampton and South West Urgent Community Response and Hospital at Home (UCR/H@H) Service, part of the Southampton and South West Community Response Division, providing assessments, urgent case management and crisis interventions to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, support patient choice, and facilitate timely hospital discharge across the City of Southampton and South West Hampshire.

Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, the post holder will collaborate closely with community nursing, therapy services and other intermediate care teams, as well as key partners including primary care, ambulance services, acute hospitals, local authorities and VCSE organisations. Together, they will deliver coordinated, person-centred care pathways that support crisis intervention, admission avoidance, proactive case management and self-management, using a co-produced approach with patients and service users.

The service is committed to providing a responsive, safe, effective and caring service that is well led and designed to meet the needs of the local community. Although operating from a local hub, the team delivers a joined-up approach across the locality, working closely with GP practices, community teams and wider stakeholders to achieve excellence in care and improve outcomes for patients.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

To work with patients included in the Southern Gambling Service scope, providing psychological assessments and therapy. This will include working with functional and mental health and organic presentations including neuropsychological assessment. This includes work with carers and families and collaboration with appropriate community services and voluntary sector organisations.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous, independent practitioner responsible for own work and intervention and for the interpretation of agreed guidelines and policies in providing a highly specialist Psychological Therapies Service. To undertake complex assessments and consultancy, providing expert advice to Psychological Therapies Services colleagues and the wider clinical multi-professional team. To provide specialist treatment for complex cases and plan and prioritise own clinical workload. To comment and propose change to policy or service development within the area psychological service and team. To provide specialist supervision for trainee psychologists and to provide psychological guidance and supervision for multi-professional clinical colleagues. To undertake research and development and develop and encourage a research culture within the wider clinical team. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.

The service will operate from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. However, an out of hours clinic is planned in the future (one evening a week until 8pm). Therefore, the postholder will be expected to work outside of normal working hours as part of their role. Treatment options offered to patients would include treatment workshops, evidence-based psychological therapy (short and long term) and pharmacotherapy.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

348-SSW-12748

Job locations

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

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

• DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including, specifically, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC Registration.
• Assessed by application form, interview and certificates.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including, specifically, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. HCPC Registration. Assessed by application form, interview and certificates.

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

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

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

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting, and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We are looking for a registered nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker to take a central role in the development of the mental health offer in one of our/across Primary Care Networks (PCN). Through the delivery of excellent, compassionate services to promote the recovery and well-being of patients, carers and families.

You will be an integral part of our team, which is well-established, friendly, and committed to prioritising patient centred practice.

You will be available to work across different sites as required, with supportive inductions to new sites and the support of colleagues at those bases.

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Practitioner;

*You will work in a multi-agency way supporting the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services, to provide specialist advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and solution-focused approaches to the local Primary Care Teams.

*You will be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care.

*Triaging and undertaking initial assessment of presenting need and risk, signposting to appropriate services, or providing time-limited psycho-social therapeutic interventions directly, in GP surgeries, patient's homes and other primary care settings.

*Providing clinical advice to GPs such as specialist opinion, this will contribute to the safe and effective day to day operation of the PCN and the efficient and timely management of clinical enquiries and decision-making.

*Represent patient need at multi agency meetings.

*Joint work with other agencies to meet patient need.

*Maintain clinical knowledge and skills by attending training and applying this in practice to support the development of 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

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same. We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and compassionate individual to join our Radiology Department Assistant team supporting services across Lymington, Romsey and Hythe Hospitals. This is a varied, hands on role supporting patients and clinical staff within CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Xray services.

Duties include preparing and supporting patients for examinations, assisting with moving and handling, chaperoning, stock management, administrative tasks and developing clinical skills including IV cannulation.

We are looking for someone with good communication and IT skills, a positive attitude, resilience, flexibility and a willingness to learn. Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. This post requires regular travel between Lymington, Romsey and Hythe Hospitals. Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role.

The working patterns for this role will be; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with Thursday as the fixed non-working day. This arrangement is essential to meet our service and rota requirements. Working hours will be 8:00am to 6:00pm on three days per week, and 8:00am to 5:30pm on one day per week. (37.5 hours per week in total)

Please note this vacancy is for female staff only, due to a genuine occupational need.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Support Radiographers, Sonographers, Radiologists and the wider team in delivering safe, effective and patient centred care across Radiology services. Assist patients attending Xray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and specialist clinics, providing support before, during and after examinations.

Duties include preparing patients and clinical areas, assisting with patient movement and manual handling, acting as a chaperone, undertaking IV cannulation and safety checks following training, supporting specialist procedures, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control.

Use departmental IT systems to manage patient records, appointments and workflows, and undertake reception and administrative duties when required. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Work flexibly across Lymington, Romsey and Hythe sites and actively promote the Trust's values and commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Participate in mandatory training, competency development and appraisal.

This is a physically active role involving prolonged periods of standing and walking, patient handling, moving equipment and wearing lead protection for some procedures. The successful candidate must be adaptable, resilient and able to work effectively in busy clinical environments whilst maintaining a professional and compassionate approach at all times

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and well-motivated Locality Administrator to join the Community Nursing and CIS Team based at Thomas Lewis House in Southampton.

The Locality Administrator role is a pivotal part of the Service, supporting both the administrative and clinical teams across Southampton City.

You will need to possess strong prioritising and excellent organisational skills together with the ability to remain calm in a busy and dynamic environment. The work is varied, challenging and fast paced which requires a flexible approach.

We are looking for someone that has experience in working in a team. You need to be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, be organised and possess good IT skills, including competence with Microsoft Office. Experience of System One is desirable although all training will be provided.

The successful applicant must be flexible, should possess excellent time management skills, be self-motivated and have a positive attitude with a customer focused approach.

The role is full time based on 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our core hours are 08:30 to 16:30.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to; Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

To provide comprehensive administrative support to the service. To work as part of a skill mix team to provide a comprehensive administrative support service. To effectively prioritise and manage own workload and oversee workload of team as necessary, whilst maintaining confidentiality and diplomacy at all times, both independently and as part of a team. To work without direct supervision and show extensive use of initiative in prioritising and making decisions in relation to effectively supporting the smooth operation of the service. To carry out other duties as necessary to meet the changing needs of HIOW Healthcare NHS Trust, accordance with management requirements and appropriate to banding. All duties will be carried out within the Trusts Information Governance, recording, and data sharing procedures and guidance.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical psychologist in the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) team in Southampton. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to working with people with psychosis and their families and carers.

The EIP team provides timely support to service users in Southampton in line with national and local guidelines for people experiencing first episode psychosis. We are looking for an engaging, enthusiastic, and focused individual who is committed to working with a diverse, multi-cultural community. You will join a CBT Therapist in bringing psychologically-informed care to people experiencing first episode psychosis. You will offer direct input to service users and their families as well as providing supervision, consultation, and training to the team. You will also contribute to service development and research.

You will work closely with colleagues in local services and across the Trust. You will also be part of Southampton Psychological Services (SPS), a large well-established psychological therapies team. We are a friendly and supportive team with a wealth of expertise including CBT, family interventions, DBT, CAT, ACT, and EMDR. We have good supervision structures and an excellent track record of CPD, as well as strong academic links.

Main duties of the job

The postholder is a member of the multi-professional team and will be linked with the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team. They will be required to work as an autonomous, independent practitioner responsible for their own work and interventions and for the interpretation of agreed guidelines and policies in providing a highly specialist psychological service to individuals referred to the EIP Team. This may include working with families / carers or other identified persons where appropriate. Individuals will primarily present with complex psychological problems that would benefit from the services of the EIP Team.

The postholder will undertake complex assessments, offer consultancy, and provide expert advice to colleagues, and the wider clinical multi-professional team, other agencies and non-professional carers.

The postholder will provide specialist treatment for complex cases and plan and prioritise their own clinical workload.

The postholder will be expected to comment on and propose changes to policy or service development within the divisional psychological service and team as necessary.

The postholder will provide specialist supervision for trainee psychologists and provide psychological guidance and supervision for multi-professional clinical colleagues. They will engage in research and development, and cultivate and encourage a research ethos within the wider clinical team. The postholder will use research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.

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 passionate about helping people regain their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Community Therapy Team covering Petersfield and Bordon.

Working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in supporting patients with a wide range of rehabilitation needs within their own homes and community settings. You will deliver delegated rehabilitation programmes, support mobility and functional activities, monitor patient progress and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for patients.

You will need excellent communication and organisational skills together with a compassionate, person-centred approach to care. Previous experience working within a health, social care or rehabilitation setting is desirable, although full support, supervision and development opportunities will be provided.

We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team environment, regular supervision, appraisal and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with patients and wants to make a meaningful difference to people's independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Main duties of the job

*Work under supervision from the Therapy Team Leader, Senior Therapists, and Therapists .

*Implement Therapy to a designated caseload:

• E.g. therapeutic handling
• Participation in treatment activity

*Ensuring patients and carers are an integral part of their treatment planning and goal setting.

*To be responsible for issuing standard aids.

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

*To provide intervention in hospital/healthcare setting and where appropriate, in client's home to meet client needs.

*to ensure smooth running of the team such as patient registration, liaison reporting and recording data etc.

*adhere to manual handling guidelines.

*support the work of the practitioners in the team.

*prepare patients for and assist with clinical/therapeutic activities or treatments.

*Demonstrates skills and knowledge to contribute too and lead effectively the Safeguarding Process.

*Awareness and application of a range of local / national policy and procedural frameworks when undertaking Safeguarding activity.

*Ensure service users are supported appropriately to understand Safeguarding issues to maximise their decision making.

*Understand when to use emergency systems to Safeguard adults and children / know when to call for ambulance and police intervention / contact out of hours service / decide when emergency plans may be required and use legislation where immediate action may be required.

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

With the development of our therapy services, we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated people with experience in Occupational Therapy and or Physiotherapy to join our dynamic community rehabilitation teams at Petersfield & Bordon.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care and rehabilitation. You will use your skills and experience to support the provision of individualised rehabilitation programmes to patients with a range of functional and rehabilitative needs.

The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner.

You will have a clear understanding of patients with long term conditions and should be able to demonstrate a level of clinical assessment and reasoning. Previous case holding experience and group work is desirable.

You will need to be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. You will need to be confident and assertive with excellent personal skills and have the ability to demonstrate these in a pressurised environment. The successful applicant will need to have proficient IT skills.

Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential.

There are CPD opportunities that support development of clinical skills as well as structured supervision, peer support groups and appraisals.

Main duties of the job

Work under indirect supervision from the Therapy Team Leader, Senior Therapists, and Therapists being responsible for own workload and prioritising effectively.

Assess, plan and implement Therapy to a designated caseload and adapt intervention to meet client needs:

E.g. therapeutic handling

Equipment provision

Participation in treatment activity

Dealing with distressing / sensitive issues

To ensure patients and carers are an integral part of their treatment planning and goal setting.

To be responsible for assessment, prescription and fitting of equipment, whilst demonstrating an awareness of local cost implications.

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 take part in procedures to ensure smooth running of the team such as patient registration, liaison reporting and recording data etc.

To adhere to national and local manual handling guidelines.

To support the work of the registered practitioners in the team. To prepare patients for and assist with clinical/therapeutic activities or treatments.

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

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 Catering Service is responsible for delivering nutritious, safe, and high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sites.

As a Ward Host, you will work closely with nursing teams to provide an excellent dining experience for patients. You will take meal orders, serve meals and drinks, support patients with their dietary, cultural and religious requirements, and ensure ward dining areas are clean, safe and welcoming.

We are currently recruiting for two Ward Host opportunities:

Flexible Ward Host - 22.5 hours per week Working across Summerlee Unit at Harry Sotnick House, St Mary's Community Health Campus, The Orchards and The Limes. Shifts will be allocated as required on any day of the week between 6:30am and 6:30pm to cover roster gaps.

Ward Host - 20 hours per week Based at Summerlee Unit, Harry Sotnick House, working a fixed shift pattern of Thursday to Monday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm.

We are looking for reliable, caring and customer-focused individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and are committed to meeting the needs of our patients.

Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role you wish to be considered for. If you would like to be considered for both positions, please indicate this within your application.

Please note: 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

*To ensure that a high standard of customer care is maintained at all times.

*Liaise on a daily basis with the patients regarding meal preferences and appetite, taking into account any cultural and religious choices.

*Discuss with the nursing staff patients' treatment plans in order to determine their effect on individual appetite / dietary requirements.

*Communicate daily with the catering staff regarding meal requests and in the absence of the catering team leader /supervisor, meet with the catering manager to plan meal requirements.

*Serve beverages and meals, ensuring patients are assisted with positioning of their meal and access to cutlery and condiments.

*Liaise with the catering department regarding new patients' menus and dietary requests.

*Manage snacks for patients, including snacks required off the ward e.g. for patients attending appointments at a different location, ensuring the snack is appropriate to the patient's needs (soft, pureed, diabetic etc.).

*Where appropriate and under the guidance of nursing staff, provide a system that enables each patient to have access to fresh water.

*Manage food stores appropriately, ensuring a range of drinks are available to offer patients during the 24 hour period, including out of hours food items for patients missing their meal for any reason.

*Under the supervision of hostess team leader /supervisor, complete daily documentation.

*Assist patients to complete menu cards and provide explanations regarding choice.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-FME-12615

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Harry Sotnick House

Cranleigh Avenue

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO1 5LU

United Kingdom

The Limes, St James' Hospital

Woodlands Walk

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO4 8GB

United Kingdom

The Orchards, St James' Hospital

Locksway Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO4 8FE

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

• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Working alone and within a team
• Experience of working in a constantly changing environment

Desirable

• Previous catering, host or housekeeping experience.
• Caring for people with a range of healthcare needs

Additional Criteria

Essential

• *Demonstrates a caring approach.
• *Ability to follow instructions and use initiative within sphere of responsibility.
• *Good communication skills
• *Ability to work as part of a close knit team.
• *Self-Motivated.
• *Literate and Numerate in Maths and English.
• *Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.
• *Basic computer skills.
• *Good communication skill with all levels of staff and patients

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 2 Hygiene Certificate Experience Essential Working alone and within a team Experience of working in a constantly changing environment Desirable Previous catering, host or housekeeping experience. Caring for people with a range of healthcare needs Additional Criteria Essential *Demonstrates a caring approach. *Ability to follow instructions and use initiative within sphere of responsibility. *Good communication skills *Ability to work as part of a close knit team. *Self-Motivated. *Literate and Numerate in Maths and English. *Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities. *Basic computer skills. *Good communication skill with all levels of staff and patients

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

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

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

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are searching for you.... do you have experience of carrying out the repair/maintenance/installation of complex plant and equipment and would like to gain further knowledge in a mental health setting? Advancing your skills are important and we will take the time to understand your career history and motivations for a new role and help with your career progression where possible.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust working as a skilled Electrician in the Estates team, covering various sites across Hampshire. We are looking for someone that can be flexible and proactive, have good communication skills and an understanding of health and safety requirements. You will help to create the safe environment that will enable us to give our service users and staff the quality, care and support they deserve.

Main duties of the job

Key activities/responsibilities will be to carry out and/or oversee the repair/maintenance/installation of complex plant and equipment.

This will involve a multi-skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder's primary trade as an Electrician.

This will include planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repair works across varying systems, acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in LV Electrical to include the issuing of permits to work, carrying out electrical shutdowns in a compliant and recorded manner to assist with Maintenance works or larger Capital Project works.

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