Job summary
This is an exciting, and innovative post to support the needs of the local population living with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. We are looking for a registered nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker to take a central role in the development of the mental health offer in one of our Primary Care Networks (PCN). Through the delivery of excellent, compassionate services to promote the recovery and well-being of patients, carers and families.
We support the primary care population of working age and older adults, linking with Talking Therapies Hampshire, No Wrong Door Inclusion, Community Mental Health Teams and Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams.
Main duties of the job
*To work with the GP practices in Abbeywell, Alma Road and North Baddesley surgeries to support and deliver therapeutic interventions to patients in primary care who do not meet the criteria for secondary mental health services and help deliver the transformation work around "No Wrong Door"
*To support the planning and coordination of service users' mental health care in primary care, liaising with teams and agencies as required. To work on signposting to appropriate agencies for ongoing support
*To liaise effectively between primary and secondary care so that referrals can move seamlessly between services, prioritising the patients journey
*To be able to deliver therapeutic interventions to service users whose immediate needs may need help in a primary care setting.
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.
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
- Qualified as a registered mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist
- Mentorship course / evidence of CPD
- Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post
- Clinical supervision training
- More than 2 years' experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental health needs
Desirable
- Completion of in-depth safeguarding training
- Additional qualifications in psychosocial interventions, substance misuse or brief interventions are desirable
Experience
Essential
- *Excellent risk assessment and crisis/contingency planning skills
- *Ability to triage referrals using clinical judgement skills
- *Awareness of common acute and long-term conditions seen in general practice
- *Evidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- *Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills (active listening, building empathy) and ability to negotiate and constructively challenge views and practices of other practitioners
- *Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
- *Ability to work autonomously
- *Ability to provide clinical supervision
- *Experience of mentorship (or equivalent) in practice
- *Working knowledge of the application of the Professional Code of Conduct/s
- *Working knowledge and application of the recovery model in collaboration with service users
- *Good IT skills
Desirable
- *Able to co-facilitate group work
- *Evidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- *Evidence of experience in education of nurses
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Confident, respectful, self-reliant, aware of personal
- boundaries, resourceful, imaginative, and enthusiastic
- *Able to contribute to team discussion and be respectful of others' views
- *Honest and trustworthy
- *Aware of personal and professional boundaries
- *Respect for service users and their carers
- *An understanding of the importance of service user involvement in their own care
- *Commitment to personalised, recovery-oriented care
- *Commitment to own continual professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified as a registered mental health nurse, social worker or occupational therapist
- Mentorship course / evidence of CPD
- Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post
- Clinical supervision training
- More than 2 years' experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental health needs
Desirable
- Completion of in-depth safeguarding training
- Additional qualifications in psychosocial interventions, substance misuse or brief interventions are desirable
Experience
Essential
- *Excellent risk assessment and crisis/contingency planning skills
- *Ability to triage referrals using clinical judgement skills
- *Awareness of common acute and long-term conditions seen in general practice
- *Evidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- *Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills (active listening, building empathy) and ability to negotiate and constructively challenge views and practices of other practitioners
- *Ability to organise self and others to achieve tasks
- *Ability to work autonomously
- *Ability to provide clinical supervision
- *Experience of mentorship (or equivalent) in practice
- *Working knowledge of the application of the Professional Code of Conduct/s
- *Working knowledge and application of the recovery model in collaboration with service users
- *Good IT skills
Desirable
- *Able to co-facilitate group work
- *Evidence of effective team working and leadership skills
- *Evidence of experience in education of nurses
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Confident, respectful, self-reliant, aware of personal
- boundaries, resourceful, imaginative, and enthusiastic
- *Able to contribute to team discussion and be respectful of others' views
- *Honest and trustworthy
- *Aware of personal and professional boundaries
- *Respect for service users and their carers
- *An understanding of the importance of service user involvement in their own care
- *Commitment to personalised, recovery-oriented care
- *Commitment to own continual professional development
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
North Baddesley Health Centre
Norton Welch Close, Flaming Avenue
Southampton
Hampshire
SO52 9EP
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
