Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Transitions Practitioner

The closing date is 21 May 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 an individual to support the next stages in the development of the newly established CAMHS transitions service. This role will be a pilot, and it will run for 12 months initially, but the hope is that this role will become permanent, so we can continue to support young people from our CAMHS inpatient settings to the next stage in their recovery.

We adopt a holistic approach, not only focusing on mental health but also addressing the physical, social, educational, and motivational needs of the young people we work with. By employing the "social prescribing" model, we help young people engage with life through activities that promote community connections, sports, education, employment, housing, and more. Your role will empower young people to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and work towards their long-term health goals.

Main duties of the job

Join our dynamic team at Serenity Path Hospital and the wider community to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. As a Transitions practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting young people and their families/carers throughout their inpatient admission process and assist with discharge planning, offering continued support when they return to the community. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a unique and specialised CAMHS team that provides support both in the hospital and the community.

The purpose of this role is to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team at Serenity Path Hospital and Core CAMHS Service supporting young people by providing therapeutic interventions and support as they are discharged and move between services.

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

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SS-7828

Job locations

Serenity Path Hospital

Alresford Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO21 1HD

Austen House

Tatchbury Mount, Calmore

Southampton

Hampshire

SO40 2TA

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

Degree level or equivalent experience in working/supporting children and young people.

Desirable

Degree/Diploma in Nursing, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.
Current professional registration with the relevant body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, BPS).

Experience

Essential

Job Specific Experience:
* Significant experience of working with young people, family's/carers.
* Experience of working with people.
* Experience in multi-agency working.
* Awareness of Mental Health Issues and knowledge of Mental Health Act.
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
* Experience of working autonomously and managing individual caseload to include lone working, but has a manager to refer to.
* Experience of supporting and working as part of a team.

Additional Criteria

Essential

A strong team player with a commitment to providing high standards of care.
Flexible approach to work and hours -- to include evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel across multiple sites/Hampshire as needed -- must be able to drive, have access to a car and have a full UK license.
A compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level or equivalent experience in working/supporting children and young people.

Desirable

Degree/Diploma in Nursing, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or Occupational Therapy.
Current professional registration with the relevant body (e.g., NMC, HCPC, BPS).

Experience

Essential

Job Specific Experience:
* Significant experience of working with young people, family's/carers.
* Experience of working with people.
* Experience in multi-agency working.
* Awareness of Mental Health Issues and knowledge of Mental Health Act.
Managerial/Supervisory Experience
* Experience of working autonomously and managing individual caseload to include lone working, but has a manager to refer to.
* Experience of supporting and working as part of a team.

Additional Criteria

Essential

A strong team player with a commitment to providing high standards of care.
Flexible approach to work and hours -- to include evenings and weekends.
Ability to travel across multiple sites/Hampshire as needed -- must be able to drive, have access to a car and have a full UK license.
A compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Serenity Path Hospital

Alresford Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO21 1HD

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

Serenity Path Hospital

Alresford Road

Winchester

Hampshire

SO21 1HD

Employer's website

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