Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
Southampton Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is currently looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional to join the multi-disciplinary team in delivering individual and group interventions to people aged between 14 to 65 year olds who are presenting with first episode psychosis.
The successful candidate will have quality improvement skills and the vision to continue with the development of the service. They will champion a culture based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to junior members of the team. They will be compassionate and committed to providing patient centred and evidence based care and will have a awareness of current national drivers relating to working with individuals with a psychotic illness.
Experience of working as a CPN or in this field will be an advantage.
Car driver and use of car within work hours is essential.
We encourage and invest in an individual's personal and professional development and help them to achieve their goals by ensuring they have access to regular clinical supervision, group reflective practice, and in-house and external training opportunities.
If this role sounds of interest to you and you think this could be the right career for you, then please get in touch.
Main duties of the job
To provide psychiatric interventions to clients presenting with first episode psychosis and their families/carers within Southampton, and specifically to help ensure the provision of a comprehensive service to those made most vulnerable by virtue of mental ill health
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.
Details
Date posted
22 December 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
Reference number
348-SSW-10132
Job locations
Cannon House
6 Cannon Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 5PQ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cannon House
6 Cannon Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO15 5PQ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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