Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

MBT Study Lead Practitioner (FCAMHS)

The closing date is 03 May 2026

Job summary

Hampshire & IoW Healthcare are taking active part in an exciting and pioneering 2 year research project. It is a National Multisite Randomised Control Trial (RCT) run by Oxford Health, investigating the effect of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) for children and adolescents. Potential research subjects will have generated concern about violence and aggression and will have been referred to Community Forensic CAMHS. The opportunity is unprecedented and important. We are collaborating with University College London, the University of Hertfordshire and colleagues across England.

Ours is a cohort of children traditionally not offered talking therapy. The FCAMHS MBT trial will be a national first large-scale investigation to see if one form of talking therapy can help reduce risks of violence and aggression in individuals referred to the team.

Applications are invited for a Band 8a post devoted to the 2-year study as part of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Regional Forensic CAMHS team. As well as being a member of the team providing core business such as consultations and training, you will be trained in MBT tailored to the needs of children supported by Forensic CAMHS, and supported to develop towards becoming an Accredited Mentalization Based Therapist. You will also co-ordinate the data collection and submission for the RCT.

Main duties of the job

As part of the local FCAMHS team, the post holder will contribute to managing the health and wellbeing of children and young people with forensic needs by providing expert clinical consultancy, supervision, formulation, training/education, assessment and intervention in collaboration with and in support of referring agencies.

Specifically, the post holder will facilitate the local FCAMHS involvement with a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) including:

-Supporting the recruitment of participants for the RCT

-Training in and delivering MBT to participants

-Monitoring own and colleagues' adherence to the RCT protocol

-Gathering and reporting data for the RCT

-Recruiting then supervising the RCT's Assistant Psychologist

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.

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

348-CFS-11063

Job locations

Oak Park Community Base

50 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF

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

Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology plus HCPC registration
Or
Registered Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Or
RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or BSc OT plus accreditation with an appropriate psychological therapy organisation (eg. BABCP, UKCP, ACAT)
Or
Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (PG Dip) with additional modality training in an interpersonal approach eg. CAT, IPT, CCC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology plus HCPC registration
Or
Registered Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Or
RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or BSc OT plus accreditation with an appropriate psychological therapy organisation (eg. BABCP, UKCP, ACAT)
Or
Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (PG Dip) with additional modality training in an interpersonal approach eg. CAT, IPT, CCC

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

Oak Park Community Base

50 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF

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

Oak Park Community Base

50 Leigh Road

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2BF

Employer's website

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