Mental Health Practitioner (RMN)
The closing date is 06 July 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting, and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We are looking for a registered nurse to take a central role in the development of the mental health offer in our Primary Care Network. Through the delivery of excellent, compassionate services to promote the recovery and well-being of patients, carers and families you will be joining a well-established, friendly, and committed team who prioritise patient centred practice.
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Practitioner;
*You will work in a multi-agency way supporting the interface between Primary Care and Secondary Mental Health Services, to provide specialist advice and support, assessment, treatment, education and solution-focused approaches to the local Primary Care Teams.
*You will be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care.
*Triaging and undertaking initial assessment, signposting to appropriate services, or providing time-limited psycho-social therapeutic interventions directly, in GP surgeries and other primary care settings.
*Providing clinical advice to GPs such as specialist opinion, this will contribute to the safe and effective day to day operation of the PCN and the efficient and timely management of clinical enquiries and decision-making.
*Maintain clinical knowledge and skills by attending training and applying this in practice to support the development of the team.
*You will take an active role in the developments of the Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Team and with support deputise for the team lead in their absence
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-MNH-8329
Job locations
Crown Heights Medical Centre
2 Dickson House, Alencon Link
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7AN
Bramblys Grange Health Centre
Bramblys Drive
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 8UN
Odiham Health Centre
Deer Park View, Odiham
Hook
Hampshire
RG29 1JY
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crown Heights Medical Centre
2 Dickson House, Alencon Link
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG21 7AN
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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