Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Mental Health Primary Care Practitioner

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapy Team Leader to join our developing primary care Mental Health Team in the East locality of Southampton. You will be based within GP surgeries and working with service users of adult working age including older persons with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. You will work within scope of practice so if have worked within specialities these skills will be transferable.

The role is all clinical; 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.

The successful applicant will become part of a growing primary care team who deliver care to some of the most diverse populations in Southampton. Our primary care 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.

Main duties of the job

The PCN is a large, inclusive team with a focus on multi disciplinary working. There is an intention for mental health team to develop. 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.

There will be training available for the post and part of the role will work towards delivering group interventions using the Comprehend, Cope and Connect model (CCC) within the PCNs - an opportunity for a new approach to mental health; one that meets the whole person; takes in their strengths and their experience (trauma informed) and works with their potential and aspirations. The new workforce with this orientation can create a psychologically informed environment that supports and encourages, while acknowledging distress and motivating work on change and addressing challenge.

We can offer you a supportive work environment work and development opportunities to support you in your career progression, this may include advanced practice qualifications and training in psychologically informed interventions.

If you have any questions about the post or to make a general enquiry please contact Emma Jones email: emma.jones354@nhs.net

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

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 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-SSW-10733

Job locations

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

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

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, Social Worker or Occupational TherapistComputer skillsSignificant post qualifying experienceMentorship courseClinical supervision training

Experience

Essential

Highly developed communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understandingGood facilitation skillsEvidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasksAbility to motivate service usersAbility to work autonomouslyProvide clinical supervisionExperience of mentorship in practiceWorking knowledge of the application of the appropriate professional Code of ConductManagement of aggression and manual handling trainingKnowledge of risk assessments and outcome measuresFacilitating group and/or project workEvidence of experience in education of nurses and/or multi-professional groups

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational TherapistComputer skillsSignificant post qualifying experienceMentorship courseClinical supervision training

Experience

Essential

Highly developed communication skillsAbility to communicate effectively with people who have difficulty understandingGood facilitation skillsEvidence of effective interpersonal skills (active listening, building empathy)Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasksAbility to motivate service usersAbility to work autonomouslyProvide clinical supervisionExperience of mentorship in practiceWorking knowledge of the application of the appropriate professional Code of ConductManagement of aggression and manual handling trainingKnowledge of risk assessments and outcome measuresFacilitating group and/or project workEvidence of experience in education of nurses and/or multi-professional groups

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

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

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

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

College Keep

4-12 Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3DT

Employer's website

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