Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Older Persons Mental Health Practitioner

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Psychologist
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 2 day(s) ago

Reference: 2438011


Job summary

Are you interested in becoming part of an innovative community Older Persons Mental Health Service, which focuses on all areas of mental health, irrespective of functional, organic or complex illness on the Isle of Wight?

We are aligning our focused OPMH pathways with all age Community Mental Health Services and are looking for passionate, highly motivated individuals to work as part of the Older Persons Mental Health Service. The post holders will undertake the role of care co-ordinator / care manager in the assessment, treatment and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems who meet the criteria for access to the service. They will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust.

You will need be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) OT or Social worker and have experience of working with people with serious and enduring mental health needs. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential.

Main duties of the job

To undertake the role of care co-ordinator / care manager in the assessment, treatment and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems who meet the criteria for access to the service.

The post holder will ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Details
Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-12885

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom


Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre

62 High Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1BA

United Kingdom


Ryde Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pellhurst Road

Ryde

Isle of Wight

PO33 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.

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

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

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

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • RN [MH] with live NMC registration or OT or Social worker with current professional registration
  • Nurse Mentorship Qualification or relevant professional equivalent.
Experience
Essential
  • Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
  • Post registration training in evidence based psychological treatments.
  • Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
  • Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines.
  • Experience in the assessment and management of people with serious and enduring mental health.
  • Evidence of undertaking audit work.
  • Innovative, creative and a willingness to try new ideas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • RN [MH] with live NMC registration or OT or Social worker with current professional registration
  • Nurse Mentorship Qualification or relevant professional equivalent.
Experience
Essential
  • Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
  • Post registration training in evidence based psychological treatments.
  • Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
  • Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines.
  • Experience in the assessment and management of people with serious and enduring mental health.
  • Evidence of undertaking audit work.
  • Innovative, creative and a willingness to try new ideas.
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

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

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 Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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