CAMHS Nurse/ Mental Health Practitioner

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Southampton seeks a part-time Nurse / Mental Health Practitioner to provide specialist interventions for children and families in need. The role involves utilizing evidence-based practices, developing partnerships, and contributing to ongoing service development. Candidates should be experienced practitioners with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for mental health care. An exciting opportunity to join a committed team that values compassion and excellence while offering career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a practitioner working with children and families in mental health.
• Passionate about delivering best care with the right skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist interventions to support children and families.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations and agencies.
• Contribute to service development and implement new practices.

Skills

NHS and voluntary mental health services knowledge

Screening and assessment skills

Evidence-based practices

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Nurse / Mental Health Practitioner to join the supportive and innovative CAMHS Wellbeing Hub. The aim of the hub is to understand the child/young person's needs and identify the most suitable services within Southampton City to support them and their families.

The post holder will provide highly skilled, specialist interventions using evidence-based practices, ensuring a high-quality, accessible service for all service users. The role involves developing partnerships with individuals, groups, communities, and agencies, and contributing to service development.

We seek an experienced practitioner with the right attitude, skills, and knowledge, passionate about delivering the best care for children and their families. Candidates should have a good understanding of NHS and voluntary mental health services, with enhanced skills in screening, assessment, and treatment of children with complex needs.

The CAMHS team offers excellent supervision and a supportive environment. Joining us now is an exciting opportunity to be part of our development as we implement new ways of working to meet the needs of our population.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organization, bringing together expertise across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are committed to high-quality, accessible care for diverse communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 staff across more than 300 sites, our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and care consistency, enhancing patient outcomes, driving innovation, and addressing the unique needs of our populations.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts, and Hampshire CAMHS. This integration enables seamless care delivery across the region, ensuring patients receive the right support at the right time.

Join us on this exciting journey to shape healthcare in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer excellent opportunities for career development, training, and collaboration.

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per year. For part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.