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

The psychology provision sits in the Chief Medical Officer portfolio and provides professional and clinical oversight for psychological services and professionals across the Trust. Working closely with CPPO, psychological leadership across each Division and the central psychology team, the postholder will be required to help design, lead and oversee the delivery of key aims and objectives of the Trust wide psychological provisions in line with the Trusts quadruple aims and broader strategy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effective and efficient operational support within the CMO Psychology profile. The development of required management systems to support development and oversight of key Trust wide delivery plans. Provide support for wider psychological professional workforce as needed by the CPPO.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for effective and efficient operational support within the CMO Psychology profile.In conjunction with team develop strategic plans and documents to support delivery of key workstreams.Develop required management systems to support development and oversight of key Trust wide delivery plans.Delivery of timely, multiple projects from formulation of plans through to implementation and monitoring. Modifying, formulating and changing plans.Provide support for wider psychological professional workforce as needed by CPPO.Engagement with key stakeholders in development of service redesign and business development activities.Support CMO psychology team in development and implementation of effective and, where appropriate, integrated governance and reporting, to reflect agreed models of care.Co-ordinate and draft papers to go to relevant Trust and external meetings as required by the CPPO.Contribute to the development of the CMO psychology plans through the setting and monitoring of targets and objectives; ensuring alignment to Trust strategic plans, reporting of targets achieved.

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 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-COR-12656

Job locations

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

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

• Specialist Masters degree level in relevant speciality or equivalent qualification, experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge of a range of specific project/programme areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training.
• Project/Programme management training / qualification or equivalent experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of leading in a similarly complex environment, across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of delivering programmes to scope, budget and time.
• Experience of working with teams to achieve objectives and performance targets.
• Experience of devising and implementing projects.
• Experience of working in mental health settings.
• Experience of delivering complex services or work programmes at scale and pace, with innovative design approaches proven through outcome delivery.
• Ability to manage a large workload and effectively prioritise across competing agendas and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills in a highly complex environment.
• Research skills, including accessing and using benchmarking data.
• Able to analyse complex information from multiple sources and present this in a variety of mediums to different audiences to inform policy and practice.
• Ability to afford assurance of quality and safety of services for programme of delivery.
• Influencing and negotiating skills.
• Professional leadership through relevant qualification and experience of staff groups, ensuring compliance with relevant workforce governance standards.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, patients, public and media as required, where the information may be complex and/or barriers to understanding.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Understanding of professional leadership, NHS governance and development standards.
• Knowledge of area to be managed including national and local priorities, best practice, commissioning landscape, risks and issues.

Desirable

• Experience of working in psychological services.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to engage service users in the decisions affecting them and the services they receive.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Specialist Masters degree level in relevant speciality or equivalent qualification, experience and knowledge. Knowledge of a range of specific project/programme areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training. Project/Programme management training / qualification or equivalent experience. Experience Essential Experience of leading in a similarly complex environment, across organisational boundaries. Experience of delivering programmes to scope, budget and time. Experience of working with teams to achieve objectives and performance targets. Experience of devising and implementing projects. Experience of working in mental health settings. Experience of delivering complex services or work programmes at scale and pace, with innovative design approaches proven through outcome delivery. Ability to manage a large workload and effectively prioritise across competing agendas and stakeholders. Proven leadership skills in a highly complex environment. Research skills, including accessing and using benchmarking data. Able to analyse complex information from multiple sources and present this in a variety of mediums to different audiences to inform policy and practice. Ability to afford assurance of quality and safety of services for programme of delivery. Influencing and negotiating skills. Professional leadership through relevant qualification and experience of staff groups, ensuring compliance with relevant workforce governance standards. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with stakeholders, patients, public and media as required, where the information may be complex and/or barriers to understanding. Able to work autonomously. Understanding of professional leadership, NHS governance and development standards. Knowledge of area to be managed including national and local priorities, best practice, commissioning landscape, risks and issues. Desirable Experience of working in psychological services. Additional Criteria Essential Ability to engage service users in the decisions affecting them and the services they receive.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

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

Tatchbury Mount

Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2RZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Ready to Shape the Future of Mental Health AHP Services?

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Allied Health Professional (AHP) Leadership Team within Adult and Older Persons' Mental Health Services across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a diverse therapy workforce while influencing service innovation, workforce development and the delivery of outstanding person-centred care.

As OT Team Lead, you will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership across our AHP Therapy Team and Personality, Trauma and Response (PTR) Service. Working across inpatient and community settings, you will support OTs, Physiotherapists, AHP Support Staff, Activity Coordinators and Peer Support Workers to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape and grow AHP services. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating a positive culture where staff feel empowered to develop, lead and thrive. We are proud that our AHP services were recognised with the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Workforce Award 2025, reflecting our commitment to workforce development, innovation and high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will:

Lead, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary AHP workforce across inpatient and community mental health services.

Provide professional and clinical leadership, supervision and workforce development.

Drive service improvement through quality improvement initiatives, audit and outcome measurement.

Champion innovation and evidence-based practice.

Support effective patient flow and service delivery across mental health pathways.

Represent AHPs within operational, governance and strategic forums.

Build strong partnerships with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

Support student education, placements and the development of future professionals.

Contribute to clinical governance, professional standards and Trust-wide AHP initiatives.

Maintain opportunities for clinical practice, supporting direct patient care and clinical leadership where appropriate.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team (SESD) on the Isle of Wight.

In this rewarding role, you will provide advanced assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients following stroke, delivering high-quality occupational therapy interventions within the community. You will play a key role in supporting the seamless transition of care from hospital to home, helping patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence.

As an experienced clinician, you will contribute to the ongoing evaluation and development of the service, identifying opportunities to enhance patient outcomes and improve service delivery. You will also act as a valuable resource for colleagues, partner agencies, patients, and carers, sharing your specialist knowledge and skills through teaching, support, and participation in education, quality improvement, and research activities.

The Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team is a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary service, committed to providing evidence-based rehabilitation and delivering the highest standards of patient-centred care.

The Isle of Wight offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a rewarding career with a healthy work-life balance. With its stunning coastline, beautiful countryside, outdoor activities, and strong sense of community, the Island provides a unique opportunity to enjoy both professional fulfilment and an enviable lifestyle.

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

To represent Occupational Therapy at MDT meetings.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to boost our existing Extended Primary Care Team. Our services cover a wide geographical area including Fareham & Gosport, Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville and Petersfield and Bordon.

You will be joining a leading organisation that is both forward thinking and innovative. HIOW Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the quality of community health services across Hampshire and takes pride in rewarding the success of its staff. The applicant is afforded structured professional supervision and an annual appraisal.

This position is designed to contribute to avoiding hospital admission, facilitating early discharge from hospital and maintaining patients in their own homes. This post offers the opportunity to work closely with all members of the MDT both in primary, secondary care, Adult Services, as well as the community and voluntary sector.

The role is about coordinating care or support across organisations rather than referring on, following up with patients to see how they are getting on and lastly, it's about bringing medical and non-medical professions together under one banner to provide proactive holistic care.

This job involves a proportionate amount of time driving; you will need to be a car driver and have access to a car for work.

Main duties of the job

Health Connectors provide a service which helps members of the community access support to better self-manage their health and wellbeing and long-term health conditions.

The Health Connector will be a member of the Health Connectors service which works across the locality (Fareham, Gosport, SE Hants and Portsmouth). Health Connectors will work with individuals and groups utilising untapped community resources, support the facilitation of self- help groups and other innovative approaches to enable people to better manage their own health and wellbeing.

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 interested in working with Children and Families as part of a CAMHS Team in Basingstoke? The role is to work as a member of the clinical team/service within Hampshire CAMHS, providing a high quality, specialist applied psychology service to clients, their families, or carers. In addition, to support psychological practice within the team through consultation, supervision, formulation, and training and by participating in systematic clinical governance. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

Main duties of the job

To provide a qualified, high-quality specialist psychological therapy service to individuals, carers, families, and groups, within and across teams, in line with best, evidence-based practice and trust care pathways.

* To be responsible for holding and managing a clinical caseload and to exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the planning and prioritising of own workload and the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients, within the bounds of the service operational policy.

* To use analytical and judgment skills and be responsible for taking clinical management decisions in complex clinical issues.

* To clinically supervise psychological professionals and other staff as appropriate.

* To professionally supervise and, when appropriate, manage, assistant psychologists and trainee psychologists.

* To provide consultation and advice about psychological issues to other members of the team/service and other professionals working with service users.

* To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service/team.

* To contribute to local service developments under the supervision of the professional lead.

* To utilise research skills to undertake service evaluation, audit and research as appropriate and disseminate the results in the service and nationally.

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 practitioner psychologist seeking to grow you career in CAMHS? Come and work for us! We are delighted to be able to offer a Band 7 post to a dynamic and caring psychologist with a passion for working with children and families. This is a full time, permanent post based in the Havant & Petersfield CAMHS team. We are a warm and compassionate multi-disciplinary team who are united in the commitment to provide the highest quality care to the children, young people and families using our service.

In HIOW CAMHS we follow a Stepped Care Model which includes Single Point of Access, Early Help, and Community Teams alongside the full range of specialist CAMHS services. We have well developed assessment and treatment pathways to ensure an evidence based and consistent services.

You will join a small team of child psychologists and receive regular supervision from a Senior Practitioner Psychologist. You will be part of the county wide psychology team, making innovative contributions to ongoing service improvement and compassionate care, and we work towards ensuring that psychology is at the heart of everything that we do. There are many opportunities to access further training and we have an excellent record in developing our workforce. We work closely with Southampton University offering placements to trainee clinical psychologists and would support the successful candidate to provide these placements.

Main duties of the job

To provide quality driven assessments, psychological formulations and interventions to children and young people experiencing a wide range of complex and severe mental health problems. Delivering a variety of interventions (individual and group) to families and young people in line with their needs and goals.

To be part of the Neurodevelopmental Team by contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments (primarily ADHD) and team discussions.

Working together with other agencies and services to develop and implement interventions and care plans and ensure successful transitions between services.

To be an integral part in developing and delivering clinical care pathways.

Form part of the MDT providing consultation and supervision and developing psychological knowledge within the MDT.

Supervising and supporting the development of assistant psychologists and psychological therapists in the team, including trainee clinical psychologists on placement from the University of Southampton.

To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service.

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

Following a successful pilot delivered by Portsmouth City Council alongside Portsmouth CAMHS, we are delighted to announce we are seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist to support the new Intensive Fostering Team.

This role will specifically work within the newly developed Therapeutic Fostering Hub led by Portsmouth City Council. The successful Psychologist will be part of a multi-agency team working alongside a Team Lead, Advanced Social Worker and two Family Support workers.

The role will also be part of the established Specialist Trauma and Relational Therapies (STaRT) team within the Portsmouth Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). STaRT provides a dedicated multi-disciplinary Mental Health Service for Portsmouth children and young people who have experience in care (including unaccompanied minors seeking asylum), Care Leavers, or who are supported by the Edge of Care Team or Staying Close Team. This post would be closely supported by the senior Clinical Psychologists and Team Manager working across Portsmouth CAMHS, as well as the Head of Clinical Service for CAMHS. Supervision and development opportunities will therefore be accessed through the wider HIOW CAMHS system.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a range of trauma informed formulation, consultation, networking and targeted interventions for

Ten Therapeutic Foster Carers to enable children who currently are in external children's homes to move back to their communities in Portsmouth. Two of these would provide respite care for children in the hub.

Two Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers who will provide short-term bridging placements, supporting children to successfully transition to a longer term home arrangement.

They will be a qualified specialist Clinical Psychology service to the client group and their families/carers.

They will provide high quality therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families/carers who are open to the service for a range of different mental health difficulties.

They will offer leadership and consultation and supervision to the multiagency team within the Therapeutic Fostering Hub.

They will provide high quality clinical supervision to other clinical psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists and to other practitioners in the service where relevant.

They will work in close partnership with and offer psychological consultation to the multiagency networks around the children and young people open within the Therapeutic Fostering Hub, and other fostering placements when required.

They will contribute where needed to core CAMHS duties as 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

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our integrated Community Mental Health Team in Portsmouth. In this rewarding role, you will manage a complex caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions, acting as Lead Professional to coordinate care, deliver recovery-focused interventions, undertake comprehensive assessments, and support service users to achieve their goals.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in risk assessment and management, care planning, safeguarding, service improvement, and partnership working with service users, carers, and external agencies.

You will also contribute to the development of colleagues through mentorship, supervision, and collaborative working. The ideal candidate will be an NMC-registered RMN with experience supporting people with acute or severe mental illness, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes recovery, choice, and independence.

Main duties of the job

Manage and coordinate a caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions.

Act as Lead Professional, developing and reviewing person-centred care plans and risk management plans.

Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments.

Deliver recovery-focused therapeutic interventions that promote independence, choice and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with service users, carers, community services and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care coordination.

Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service performance and outcome monitoring.

Prepare professional reports and attend multidisciplinary meetings, reviews and case conferences.

Provide mentorship, support and supervision to students, trainees and junior staff.

Participate in safeguarding, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development activities.

Ensure care is delivered in line with relevant legislation, professional standards, Trust policies and best practice.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-PSE-12622

Job locations

St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competencies.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current mental health legislation, policies and best practice.
• Experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within community or inpatient mental health services.
• Strong assessment, risk management and care coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary working abilities.
• Competent in maintaining accurate clinical records and producing professional reports.
• Mentorship, practice assessor or supervision qualification.
• Additional training in psychosocial interventions, risk assessment, safeguarding or therapeutic approaches.
• Experience of care coordination and working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Programme Approach processes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration. Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competencies. Desirable Ability to demonstrate knowledge of current mental health legislation, policies and best practice. Experience of working with adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within community or inpatient mental health services. Strong assessment, risk management and care coordination skills. Excellent communication, organisational and multidisciplinary working abilities. Competent in maintaining accurate clinical records and producing professional reports. Mentorship, practice assessor or supervision qualification. Additional training in psychosocial interventions, risk assessment, safeguarding or therapeutic approaches. Experience of care coordination and working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Programme Approach processes.

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 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 currently recruiting for an enthusiastic & motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Integrated Community Team. You'll be joining a friendly and supportive team known for its collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation and enabling individuals to achieve their goals within their own homes and communities.

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support adults with a wide range of health needs. You will provide holistic assessment and intervention, including rehabilitation, falls prevention, moving and handling assessments, postural management, equipment provision, and environmental adaptations to promote independence, safety, and wellbeing.

You will manage a varied caseload and work closely with colleagues across health and social care to support people to remain at home, prevent avoidable deterioration, and facilitate recovery following illness or hospital admission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their clinical skills, who can demonstrate excellent communication & organisational abilities, and enjoys working as part of a team. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the support and development of students and junior colleagues. We pride ourselves on working together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another's professional development.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist therapy skills within the Community Care Team.

To assess and treat own caseload, which may include complex presentations and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

To assist senior staff in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students.

To assist senior staff in daily management of the team and provision of therapy service, deputising for the team leader in their absence.

To assist senior staff in development and maintenance of an efficient and effective therapy service.

To contribute to the inter-disciplinary working within the Community therapy team and Locality by teaching, learning & practicing inter-disciplinary skills & techniques as defined by an agreed competency framework or training scheme.

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 recruiting for an enthusiastic & motivated Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Integrated Community Team. We provide a supportive & dynamic service, delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation in patients' homes and community settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Physiotherapist who is keen to develop their clinical skills, can demonstrate excellent communication & organisational abilities, and enjoys working as part of a team.

As a Community Physiotherapist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and support adults with a wide range of health needs. You'll provide assessment & rehabilitation interventions, including mobility assessment, strength and balance rehabilitation, exercise prescription, falls prevention, and functional recovery, helping patients to maximise their independence, and quality of life.

You'll manage a varied caseload with support from experienced colleagues and work closely with health & social care professionals to support people to remain at home, prevent avoidable deterioration, and recover following illness or hospital admission. You will also benefit from structured supervision, preceptorship support, and a range of learning opportunities designed to support your transition into community practice. We pride ourselves on sharing knowledge, supporting one another's development, and creating opportunities for staff to grow & progress within their careers.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the multi-professional Locality Health Team delivering programmes of rehabilitation within the community in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. other community and inpatient teams, social care, primary and secondary care.

Manage a caseload with supervision as required/be responsible for a defined area of service, undertaking comprehensive assessment, planning and implementation of comprehensive programmes of care for patients who require intensive support / rehabilitation guided by more senior clinicians where required.

Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and incorporating into practice under guidance from supervisor and providing supervision and assessment to rehabilitation assistants and students on placement.

Work collaboratively with partners in health and social care, to establish a whole systems approach to managing patients with complex care needs, maintaining a "community pull" on patients being admitted to secondary 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

Havant and Petersfield CAMHS has an exciting opportunity for a 12-month secondment for a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist.

This would be a full-time role within the Havant and Petersfield community CAMHS team, focused on delivering high-quality, specialist CBT interventions to children and young people with significant mental health difficulties (including anxiety, depression, OCD and PTSD).

The role would also involve contributing to the wider core CAMHS team by completing initial assessments, supporting duty and engaging with the formulation, clinical and team meetings.

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

We are looking for a confident professional with a demonstrable track record of providing high-quality, evidence-based CBT interventions to children and young people. We would welcome applications from BABCP-accredited CBT therapists who share our passion for delivering the best quality care experience for children and their families. This role will be closely supported by the other CBT Therapists in the team and the Senior Clinical Psychologist.

Havant and Petersfield CAMHS is a strong and supportive team and has excellent structures to offer regular supervision and reflective practice. We would be committed to offering a comprehensive induction plan and support package to ensure you felt welcomed and settled into the team. This is a great opportunity to join our supportive multi-disciplinary team and to be part of delivering high-quality children's mental health services.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

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

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

To represent Occupational Therapy at MDT meetings.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer multiple opportunities for experienced CAMHS Practitioners to join our expanding Partners in Practice (PiP) Team -- an innovative service working at the interface of health and social care.

With new funding secured, we are growing our multidisciplinary team based within Hampshire Children's Services hubs. PiP practitioners provide specialist consultation, training, and evidence based interventions for children and young people open to Children's Services.

As a CAMHS Practitioner, you will use your clinical skills to deliver high quality assessments, formulation driven interventions, and reflective consultation to social care colleagues. You will work with complexity, collaborate across agencies, and contribute to a service that is shaping the future of psychologically informed practice in Hampshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Main duties of the job

*The post holder will join a team of specialist CAMHS practitioners, senior CAMHS practitioners, psychology, and family and Systemic psychotherapy.

*The post holder will offer a specialist mental health perspective to the multidisciplinary team/hubs through direct therapeutic work, consultation, joint work, and participation in team meetings.

*The post holder will work closely with the Children's social care teams to provide the social worker foundation team with additional, co--located services.

*The post requires the holder to be a member of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team to maintain a caseload and provide direct clinical work that demonstrates a high level of specialist skill in treating the client system, where children and young people have mental health difficulties. All children and young people are seen in the context of their family.

*The post holder will provide advice & clinical consultancy to teams in relation to the mental health needs of children and young people aged 5-18 residing in a range of domestic settings, including living at home, with wider family, a foster carer, or a residential home.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

The post holder has responsibility to provide Speech and Language Therapy in the Intensive Support Team to Adults with a Learning Disability, including providing advice according to experience in this speciality to other professionals. The assessments and interventions undertaken by the SLT service will be embedded within the framework of:The principles of MDT working.The holistic model of care (4 tier model).The challenging behaviour clinical area of practice.The IST's 16 week pathway focussing on PBS informed assessment and intervention.The post can be applied for as a 5 month, full time post. Alternatively, applicants seeking part time will be considered. Part time applicants will be an extended contract, based on the hours worked per week. A minimum of 0.6 will be accepted. Please indicate in your application your preferred work pattern.

Main duties of the job

To provide speech and language therapy for adults with a learning disability in Hampshire.

To manage, with support, own caseload of adults with a learning disability with communication needs and/or dysphagia in a clinically autonomous manner by assessing, diagnosing, onward referring where appropriate, managing intervention and discharging.

To develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment packages for clients with communication disorders and/or dysphagia.

To communicate complex and sensitive information appropriately; this can be of an unpleasant nature. This will include communicating condition related information to clients and providing detailed assessment reports and interpretation of the results to team members, other professionals, parents, clients, carers and staff at an appropriate level.

To be responsible for providing information to the Team Manager and Therapies Lead for the purpose of planning and policy development/issues including prioritising needs relating to the service.

To give advice on the communication and/or swallowing needs of clients within the scope of own ability.

To identify the training needs of others relating to the communication and/or dysphagia needs of clients.

To be responsible for the use, where appropriate, of specialised equipment in assessing clients with swallowing problems.

To act as a resource for the Learning Disability Community Team and to provide advice, information and training to other professionals as appropriate.

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

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-MNH-12525

Job locations

Thomas Lewis House

236 Empress Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0JY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered member of RCSLT
• Registered membership of HCPC
• Recognised qualification and clinical licence to practice as SLT

Desirable

• Accredited (or similar) post graduate dysphagia training
• Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support

Experience

Essential

• Ability to define differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessmentAbility to define appropriate interventionsAble to use own judgement and initiativeGood skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independentlyAble to work within the framework of reflective practiceAble to recognise the limits of own abilities, seeking advice as appropriateCar driver with access to own transportExperience of working in learning disabilities setting or similar/relevant field (may be in a role other than SLT)Highly skilled at making a differential diagnosis and identifying the appropriate intervention on the basis of evidence from assessmentIn depth knowledge of communication needs in LDKnowledge of specific current approaches to intervention in LDWork within the framework of reflective practice and supervision (clinical)Specialist level of SLT knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experienceExperience of supervising others

Desirable

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Able to organise others e.g. support assistants
• Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support framework
• Able to manage a complex dysphagia caseload
• Knowledge of the specific dysphagia needs of ALD
• Knowledge of national SLT standards and guidelines for ALD
• Knowledge of national policies and legislation relevant to ALD
• Knowledge of PBS best practice guidelines

Additional Criteria

Essential

• What our Service Users expect of this post holder:
• Patient and Person Centred
• Valuing Achievement
• Value through Innovation
• Forging Relationships
• Able to complete delegated managerial/clinical tasks using own judgement and initiative
• Good skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independently
• Solution focussed
• High level written and verbal communication skills to enable a good standard of report writing, training and presentations
• Able to travel different distances on a frequent basis in short timescales.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered member of RCSLT Registered membership of HCPC Recognised qualification and clinical licence to practice as SLT Desirable Accredited (or similar) post graduate dysphagia training Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support Experience Essential Ability to define differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessmentAbility to define appropriate interventionsAble to use own judgement and initiativeGood skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independentlyAble to work within the framework of reflective practiceAble to recognise the limits of own abilities, seeking advice as appropriateCar driver with access to own transportExperience of working in learning disabilities setting or similar/relevant field (may be in a role other than SLT)Highly skilled at making a differential diagnosis and identifying the appropriate intervention on the basis of evidence from assessmentIn depth knowledge of communication needs in LDKnowledge of specific current approaches to intervention in LDWork within the framework of reflective practice and supervision (clinical)Specialist level of SLT knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experienceExperience of supervising others Desirable Experience of multi-disciplinary working Able to organise others e.g. support assistants Experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support framework Able to manage a complex dysphagia caseload Knowledge of the specific dysphagia needs of ALD Knowledge of national SLT standards and guidelines for ALD Knowledge of national policies and legislation relevant to ALD Knowledge of PBS best practice guidelines Additional Criteria Essential What our Service Users expect of this post holder: Patient and Person Centred Valuing Achievement Value through Innovation Forging Relationships Able to complete delegated managerial/clinical tasks using own judgement and initiative Good skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independently Solution focussed High level written and verbal communication skills to enable a good standard of report writing, training and presentations Able to travel different distances on a frequent basis in short timescales.

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

Thomas Lewis House

236 Empress Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0JY

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

Thomas Lewis House

236 Empress Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join our AHP Mental Health Inpatient Service at Parklands Hospital, Basingstoke, and develop your career within a supportive and established OT team.

This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for newly qualified Occupational Therapists looking to gain valuable experience, Band 5 OTs seeking progression, or clinicians interested in exploring a new specialty within mental health. We welcome applications from OTs of all backgrounds who are passionate about delivering person-centred, occupation-focused care.

Parklands Hospital is a recovery-focused inpatient service covering Acute, Ministry of Defence, Older Persons Mental Health, and Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting individuals on their recovery journey through meaningful therapeutic interventions, assessment, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the support of students and colleagues. You will be encouraged to develop specialist skills in mental health practice while receiving guidance from an experienced and supportive team.

If you are committed to placing meaningful occupation at the heart of recovery and would like to experience the rewarding field of mental health OT we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Joan Co, Inpatient AHP Manager. Further details are available in the Job Description.

Main duties of the job

*To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, empowering the service user in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.

*To carry out core assessments and risk assessments for clients newly screened to the team.

*To work with service users to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part of the overall care plan, using specialist mental health and Occupational Therapy assessment tools. Including review of the effectiveness of clinical care provided ensuring that patient safety is maintained and care delivery meets the standards required by the Trust and the Care Quality Commission

*To manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, including evaluating screened patients for interventions and priorities for treatment.

*To plan and implement person centred individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with the service user, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.

*To actively participate in discharge planning, supporting carers and service users to successfully transition home.

*To demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability, provide training, and advise on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment.

*To assess the occupational needs of a defined client group and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.

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

The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team in Southampton are truly multidisciplinary with practitioners from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.

As a team, we support individuals with acute mental health needs requiring intensive input to remain in the community. The team also works collaboratively with our colleagues on the wards at Antelope House to help reduce the amount of time patients remain in hospital by offering support via hospital at home.

Our service provides a variety or clinical interventions to collaboratively tailor our care plans to each individual service user. These include psychological interventions, medication support, prescribing, access to group work and cares support.

This can be offered as either an internal staff secondment for current employees of HIOWH NHS FT or as a fixed term contract for external trust staff

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Practitioner in the team you will have a key function in assessing service users as they present in crisis and require an urgent response. Working with them to formulate a collaborative care or safety plan to aid there recovery and keep them safe. You will be integral to delivering a range of high quality interventions and undertaking the role of shift coordination.

You will need robust assessment skills to enable the team to deliver high quality crisis care. 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 organization as a whole.

You must also be able to liaise effectively with other services, both internal and external to The 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across a diverse caseload while delivering high-quality, patient-centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, receiving guidance from experienced senior clinicians while developing your autonomy and clinical expertise. As a rotational Physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to work in the below specialities on a 6 monthly rotation basis.

Stroke Rehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge

Inpatients Neuro Rehabilitation

Community Neuro rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy

Integrated community therapy

Specialist Inpatients complex rehabilitation

Respiratory Service

Medical Assessment and Inpatient Acute Medical Care

The key roles are

To provide therapy skills to teams within HIOW services across up to a 7 day service.

To assess and treat own caseload, with supervision from a senior and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner

To work as part of the therapy team and take part in staff meetings, and in-service training sessions.

To supervise and support more junior staff, Rehabilitation Assistants and Students with support from Seniors.

To contribute to the inter-disciplinary working within the teams and Locality by teaching, learning & practicing inter-disciplinary skills & techniques

Main duties of the job

Use investigative and analytical skills to provide clinically effective assessment of patients including those with multi-pathologies, use basic clinical reasoning skills to provide accurate diagnosis of their condition. With support and guidance from more senior staff interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of conditions and to recommend best form of intervention. To formulate an appropriate, individual management and/or treatment programme using clinical reasoning skills and based on sound knowledge of evidence-based practice; setting objectives; timed goals and ensuring treatment progression using a variety of treatment techniques. With support and guidance from senior staff evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes. Ensure maintenance of medical records and that they comply with legal, professional and Trust requirements as an autonomous practitioner. Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a team approach to patient care.

Facilitate safe discharge for patients, participating in home visits with patients where necessary, undertaking risk assessments, ordering appropriate equipment and providing advice for patients and their carers, with support from senior staff. Maintain own clinical professional development by keeping up to date with any new trends and developments and incorporating these into practice as appropriate.

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 motivated Support Worker to join a dynamic multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service in Southampton. The Community Therapy Service is integrated with Community Nursing and forms the East Locality, delivering programmes of rehabilitation working in partnership with other social and healthcare providers.

The role will allow individuals to gain experience in falls assessment, education and prevention, complex community rehabilitation and goal focused rehab planning. Additionally, the role will involve provision of equipment and minor adaptations to support independence, providing advice on health and wellbeing and signposting to other community services. This will be supported by therapy staff, an advanced clinical practitioner and geriatricians.

The team promotes inter professional working which supports the single assessment process for patients. There is a robust supervision and appraisal framework within the team and opportunities for training and development. You will need effective interpersonal skills and to demonstrate skills to support a flexible and positive approach to problem solving.

The role is a full time one (37.5 hrs pw) based at Bitterne Health Centre in Southampton.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of the multi-professional Locality Health Team delivering programmes of rehabilitation within the community in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. other community and inpatient teams, social care, primary and secondary care.

Manage a caseload with supervision as required/be responsible for a defined area of service, undertaking comprehensive assessment, planning and implementation of comprehensive programmes of care for patients who require intensive support / rehabilitation guided by more senior clinicians where required.

Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and incorporating into practice under guidance from supervisor and providing supervision and assessment to rehabilitation assistants and students on placement.

Work collaboratively with partners in health and social care, to establish a whole systems approach to managing patients with complex care needs, maintaining a community pull on patients being admitted to secondary 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

You will contribute to the triage service; offering early assessment, brief interventions and signposting for people with mental health needs in their local communities. You will play an active part in the development of systems and processes which support care delivery within these teams. You will require good communication skills and be able to build positive partnerships with key stakeholders in primary and secondary care. You will work collaboratively with Solent Mind and have peer recovery workers work alongside practitioners in the surgery.

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

You will contribute to the triage service; offering early assessment, brief interventions and signposting for people with mental health needs in their local communities. You will play an active part in the development of systems and processes which support care delivery within these teams. You will require good communication skills and be able to build positive partnerships with key stakeholders in primary and secondary care. You will work collaboratively with Solent Mind and have peer recovery workers work alongside practitioners in the surgery.

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 Eastleigh Southern Parishes CMHT team based at Moorgreen, West End Totton, near Southampton has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner.

If you're innovative, proactive, and passionate about providing high-quality holistic care, then we would love to hear from you. You will have a broad depth of mental health experience working with individuals who have severe and enduring mental illness.

You will be responsible for care-coordinating a caseload of service users with complex long-term mental health problems who find it difficult to engage with services. You will have experience in assessing and formulating individual intervention plans and outcome measures for adults with complex mental health problems and have current knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health. You will work in a strengths-based and recovery-focused way to support service users to meet their mental health needs.

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

To work in collaboration with service users as experts in their own care, promoting the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation, which value and empower the service user. To use tools which promote user empowerment (e.g. WRAP). To be proactive in ensuring service users receive the range of interventions they need in line with their care plan and whether the team provides those interventions or if signposting is required. This will include physical health monitoring.

To have a proactive approach to the role and needs of carers/families. To be innovative and responsive to individual needs tailoring care accordingly. To be proactive in monitoring mental health needs and respond in a timely fashion if needs change. To participate fully in caseload supervision and management, to ensure that care plans are matched to need and service users can 'flow' through pathways of care. To work in line with all relevant policies and procedures, including care planning, risk and safeguarding. To alert the Team Leader or Manager to any concerns in a timely manner.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly multi-disciplinary team.

We are able to offer an individualised program of support and professional development to work through with the encouragement from an existing motivated, positive and experienced team. Newly qualified professionals are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will hold a caseload and undertake the role of Care Coordinator for those with varied complex mental health and social care needs. You will provide assessment and specific interventions to meet the needs of service users, their carers, and families. It is expected that you will be a flexible practitioner who enjoys new challenges in meeting the developing needs of the service and our service users.

The post holder will be expected to work proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.

Car driver is preferrable but not essential. You will be working 9am -5pm Monday to Friday and occasional weekend or bank holidays. We are flexible regarding working patterns and working hours.

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 to join an exciting, transformative psychological therapies service? NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire are a strong partnership service - a collaboration between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Solent Mind. We strive to deliver a high quality, evidence-based, patient-centred service to the population of Hampshire.

We are looking to appoint 2 Assistant Psychological Therapists (fixed-term for 12-month) to support our Psychological Therapists. This will include holding a clinical caseload, supporting patients using online therapy platforms and facilitating therapeutic groups under supervision.

We operate where our patients need us, this may be at one of our 'hubs', in local community venues or medical sites. You will have a base from which to claim travel (Winchester, Gosport or Andover) and where you will most likely be for computer-based work. We operate a hybrid model of working dependent on the needs of the locality.

Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above in a relevant subject, such as Psychology or an appropriate equivalent/relevant qualification and be accredited by a professional body such as the BPS or BABCP. Ideally you will have experience working in a mental health setting, with some experience of therapeutic intervention.

We experience a high volume of interest in these posts and advise submitting your application as soon as possible as the closing date may be brought forward due to high applications

Main duties of the job

Undertake protocol based psychological assessment of patients, including psychological outcome measures, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, under the supervision of a Psychological Therapist.

Assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a client's problems, under the supervision of a qualified accredited Psychological Therapist, in community settings and remotely.

Assist in the coordination and running of therapeutic groups, in the community and remotely.

Keep therapy records and write regular letters / reports to patients, referrers and other care professionals within stipulated time frames.

Monitor outcomes of assessment using NHSTTH specific measures (or other measures in line with specified research outcomes) and treatments on clinical caseload and keep other professionals involved/informed as appropriate.

Participate in team meetings and in other meetings as required.

Work within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Psychological Services professional policies and guidelines (with respect to clinical paperwork and liaison with referrers and other staff involved with patients).

Undertake and support audit / research projects, determined by agreed service priorities, under supervision.

Undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes.

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are recruiting for an Eating Disorder Clinical Lead to join our specialist Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Eating Disorder Team on the Isle of Wight. We are seeking a dedicated, experienced and compassionate clinician to provide clinical leadership for our specialist Eating Disorder Service, supporting children and young people with eating disorders and their families across the Isle of Wight.

You will join a highly skilled and supportive MDT team, working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. The Eating Disorder Clinical Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate services for children and young people experiencing eating disorders. The post holder will provide clinical leadership, support service development, and work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure the delivery of a responsive and high-quality Eating Disorder pathway.

The post holder will support the Children & Young People Services Cluster Lead and Clinical Lead to ensure the Eating Disorder Service delivers against quality, financial, operational, and access targets, including the national CYP Eating Disorder waiting time standards. They will be responsible for monitoring service performance, managing clinical risk, and ensuring compliance with local and national guidance, including NICE recommendations and relevant national eating disorder service standards.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide specialist clinical leadership within the Eating Disorder Team, working alongside children, young people and their families to deliver evidence-based assessment, treatment, and care planning. They will promote recovery, independence, and positive outcomes while ensuring services remain safe, effective, and person-centred.

The Clinical Lead will oversee the safe and effective delivery of the eating disorder pathway, ensuring compliance with local and national best practice standards, including NICE guidance and NHS England CYP Eating Disorder service requirements. They will provide clinical oversight of complex cases, support risk management processes, and contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making regarding treatment and care planning.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting workforce development within the team, including recruitment, retention, induction, supervision, appraisal, and professional development of staff. They will develop, coordinate, and implement robust systems for clinical supervision, caseload management, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities to ensure the ongoing delivery of high-quality care. The role will involve close partnership working with CAMHS colleagues, paediatric services, primary care, acute hospitals, social care, education, and specialist provider collaborative services to ensure integrated care and smooth transitions between services.

About us

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

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

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

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