Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Care Co-Ordinator/Mental Health Practitioner (CMHT)

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Dual Trained Nurse (RMN/RGN or equivalent) to join our dynamic Community Mental Health Team.

This is an exciting and varied role where you'll lead our Physical Health Clinic two days a week, with the opportunity to shape the rest of your role around your interests and the needs of the wider service, making it ideal for someone seeking flexibility and professional variety. Advertised as a part-time role, there is option to extend to full time within the CMHT.

As our Physical Health Nurse, you'll ensure people with severe and enduring mental illness receive high-quality, holistic care. You'll oversee physical health monitoring and reporting, manage depot antipsychotic medication and phlebotomy clinics, and provide accessible support for housebound patients in the community. You'll also work collaboratively with RMNs, Care Coordinators and GPs to contribute to annual health reviews, risk assessments and the achievement of key performance indicators across the patient group.

We are seeking an experienced, proactive nurse with a strong understanding of physical health within mental health services, excellent communication and liaison skills, and a patient-centred approach. You'll thrive both independently and as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

In return, we offer flexibility, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to people's lives through high-quality, compassionate and integrated care.

Main duties of the job

To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the assessment, care planning and care delivery for our service users.

To act as care co-ordinator to an agreed caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness.

To undertake ongoing assessment, treatment and evaluation for service users known to the service

To support the delivery of therapeutic interventions either individually or within a group setting.

Support the transformation of the team so it delivers best care in line with contemporary evidence.

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

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

348-MNH-9663

Job locations

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

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 Therapist.
Computer skills
Significant post qualifying experience
Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or willingness to do the training
Clean driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
Computer skills
Significant post qualifying experience
Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor or willingness to do the training
Clean driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.

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

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX

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

68b Junction Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3QX

Employer's website

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