Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 31 August 2025
Job summary
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to; Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a Mental Health Practitioner (MH Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker) to join our established primary care Mental Health Team.
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 be a registered practitioner, experienced in working within a mental health setting with skills to engage people that may be pre-contemplative about change. You should be experienced in working with individuals presenting with mental health needs.
This setting is a rewarding place to work. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative person who is committed to maximising life opportunities for our patients and their families. The work is varied and challenging, and there is a strong team approach ensuring good support for the successful applicant. You will need to have a flexible, multi-disciplinary approach, have a good understanding of risk assessment, crisis planning and the recovery model.
We can offer you a supportive work environment work and development opportunities to support you in your career progression.
Main duties of the job
*To triage referrals using clinical judgement, offering assessment, formulation and brief interventions were indicated. Service commissioned for over 18 years of age.
*To support the planning and co-ordination of service users' care in primary care liaising with teams and agencies as required. To work on signposting to appropriate agencies for ongoing support.
*To discuss primary care referrals that require referral to secondary mental health care with the designated secondary care team
*To work closely with the secondary care mental health practitioner who is currently the link person for primary care services within secondary care for the Community Mental Health Team.
*To work with Primary Care stakeholders in the centre of Southampton to support and deliver therapeutic interventions to service users in primary care
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
19 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SSW-8920
Job locations
Bittern Park Medical Centre
Thorold Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1HZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bittern Park Medical Centre
Thorold Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1HZ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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