Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 08 February 2026
Job summary
Our Petersfield and Bordon Community Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) Team are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Nurse to join our friendly team, who provide skilled assessments and treatment interventions to older adults.
These roles offer the opportunity to lead care coordination, conduct assessments, support duty rotations, and supervise others--all within a supportive, honest, and integrity-driven team.
To be a successful applicant you will need to be a Registered Nurse, preferably RMN, with experience in the care of older adult with mental health problems. You must be enthusiastic in working with older adults to provide compassionate care to patients and their families and have knowledge of dementia and functional illness with a good understanding of physical health and frailty.
A full driving license and access to a vehicle for home visits and community meetings is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner will work as a core member of the Community Mental Health Team to co-ordinate the care of a complex caseload of service users, supervising Community Practitioners and Community Healthcare Support Workers where appropriate.
Working under the supervision of the Team Manager the practitioner will formulate care and risk management plans in accordance with identified need and ensure that these are recovery focussed and developed in collaboration with the service user and where appropriate their family and carer.
The Postholder will work within the Older Persons Community Mental health Team providing high quality mental health nursing care to adults over the age of 65 with complex mental health psychiatric conditions / dementia and those under 65 with dementia.
To meet the needs of patients and their families to achieve improved mental health outcomes and promote health and wellbeing while demonstrating care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. Care is based on comprehensive assessment, ensures continuity and is patient client centred, culturally sensitive and evidence-based and which promotes independence.
To develop and maintain a culture of service improvement which promotes quality and safety and striving to do better. This is in line with the requirements set out in the NMC code which require all registered nurses to Prioritise people; Practice effectively; Preserve safety; Promote professionalism and trust.
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
26 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-PSE-10271
Job locations
Chase Community Hospital
Conde Way
Bordon
Hampshire
GU35 0YZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chase Community Hospital
Conde Way
Bordon
Hampshire
GU35 0YZ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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