Older Persons Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary
Are you interested in becoming part of an innovative community Older Persons Mental Health Service, which focuses on all areas of mental health, irrespective of functional, organic or complex illness on the Isle of Wight?

We are aligning our focused OPMH pathways with all age Community Mental Health Services and are looking for passionate, highly motivated individuals to work as part of the Older Persons Mental Health Service. The post holders will undertake the role of care co-ordinator / care manager in the assessment, treatment and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems who meet the criteria for access to the service. They will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust.

You will need be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) OT or Social worker and have experience of working with people with serious and enduring mental health needs. The ability to work in partnership with carers/family members and services in the community is essential.

Main duties of the job
To undertake the role of care co-ordinator / care manager in the assessment, treatment and delivery of care to older people with mental health problems who meet the criteria for access to the service.

The post holder will ensure that the highest quality care is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust.

About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Based on full time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 348-IOW-12885

Job locations

• St. Mary's Hospital (IOW), Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG
• Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre, 62 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1BA
• Ryde Health and Wellbeing Centre, Pellhurst Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3DT

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RN [MH] with live NMC registration or OT or Social worker with current professional registration
• Nurse Mentorship Qualification or relevant professional equivalent.

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
• Post registration training in evidence based psychological treatments.
• Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
• Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines.
• Experience in the assessment and management of people with serious and enduring mental health.
• Evidence of undertaking audit work.
• Innovative, creative and a willingness to try new ideas.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: South CMHS Service Manager, Tara Dyer, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

Closing date: 01 November 2026.