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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Team Leader - OPMH CMHT

The closing date is 27 July 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and passionate clinician to lead Southampton East OPMH CMHT. The team is based at Moorgreen Hospital and covers the East of the City and includes nurses, doctors and clinical psychologists.

The team provides specialist interventions for older people with functional and organic illnesses in a variety of settings in the community.

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

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse with a passion for older peoples mental health and previously worked in a community setting.

You will have excellent communication and leadership skills that mean your team has the best opportunity to deliver great care.

Although this is a full-time post for the right candidate would be willing to consider part time.

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

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on Full Time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SSW-8149

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


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
  • Evidence of development or training at degree level or equivalent which indicates a commitment to continued professional development and preparation for a senior leadership role
  • 36 months post registration experience
  • Recognised Mentorship qualification (applies to nurses)

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a commitment and ability to work effectively both within the multidisciplinary team and with other agencies
  • Can demonstrate their ability to play a key leadership role within the clinical team providing management, supervision and support as required
  • Experience of mentorship role in practice

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Valid UK driving licence and access to car.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Evidence of development or training at degree level or equivalent which indicates a commitment to continued professional development and preparation for a senior leadership role
  • 36 months post registration experience
  • Recognised Mentorship qualification (applies to nurses)

Experience

Essential

  • Can demonstrate a commitment and ability to work effectively both within the multidisciplinary team and with other agencies
  • Can demonstrate their ability to play a key leadership role within the clinical team providing management, supervision and support as required
  • Experience of mentorship role in practice

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Valid UK driving licence and access to car.

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

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


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

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Sharon Harwood

Sharon.Harwood@southernhealth.nhs.uk

07769725250

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Based on Full Time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SSW-8149

Job locations

Moorgreen Hospital

Botley Road, West End

Southampton

Hampshire

SO30 3JB


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