CAMHS Single Point of Access - Mental Health Practitioner
The closing date is 22 February 2026
Job summary
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivers the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Hampshire. Hampshire CAMHS currently have a vacancy for a skilled and compassionate Band 6 experienced Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team within the Single Point of Access. This role is essential in providing high-quality triage and assessment for children and adolescents experiencing mental health challenges. The Single Point of Access serves as the first point of contact for families and young people, ensuring they receive timely access to appropriate mental health services. The role requires you to be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Social Worker England or Health and Care Professions Council. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. If you are a dedicated and experienced in mental with a passion for helping young people, we encourage you to apply.
The team is based at New Kings Court in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh. The post is for 37.5 hours per week The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Main duties of the job
Triage & Assessment
Conduct comprehensive triage assessments to determine the urgency and nature of referrals. Utilise clinical judgment to prioritise cases based on risk and need.
Gather detailed information regarding the young person's mental health history, current concerns, and psychosocial factors.
Formulate accurate risk assessments, identifying potential risks of self-harm, harm to others, or any safeguarding concerns, and ensure appropriate action is taken.
Crisis Intervention
Provide immediate crisis intervention and support for young people in acute distress or experiencing mental health crises. Implement de-escalation techniques and ensure the safety of the individual and others.
Develop crisis management plans that outline strategies and resources for the young person and their family during future crises.
Care Planning
To explore all possible avenues of appropriate support through the wider community and where appropriate, to formulate a plan for access and management within CAMHS (Getting Help, Getting More Help, Specialist Services).
To integrate the mental health agenda, build community resilience, support early identification of mental health concerns, and improve general mental wellbeing, through the consultation support and advice.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to mental health care.
Maintain clear and effective communication with families, while addressing questions or concerns.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Details
Date posted
09 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-CFS-10352
Job locations
New Kings Court
Tollgate
Chandlers Ford
Hampshire
SO53 3LG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Kings Court
Tollgate
Chandlers Ford
Hampshire
SO53 3LG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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