Job summary
Are you interested in becoming part of an innovative community Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH) 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 provide high quality mental health nursing care to a caseload of adults over the age of 65 years with complex functional and organic mental health problems, to include dementia.

You 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) 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
The role will primarily be delivered in a community setting, including patients' homes, residential and nursing care homes, nurse led clinics. The nurse will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and collaborate with GPs, social care, pharmacy teams, voluntary agencies, and acute and crisis services to ensure safe and effective care planning. The anticipated outcomes of the role are outlined fully in the Job Description.

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 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on full time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 348-IOW-12884
Closing date: 01 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification or equivalent professional nursing qualification with current NMC registration
• Training in risk assessment and management (or equivalent experience).
• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act training (or equivalent experience of applying relevant legislation in practice).

Desirable

• Completion of preceptorship or evidence of equivalent post registration experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to mental health nursing practice.
• Completion of mentorship/Practice Assessor training or equivalent experience in supporting learners in clinical practice
• Additional training in psychological interventions (e.g. CBT-based approaches, DBT skills, psychoeducation) or equivalent experience
• Safeguarding Adults and Children Level 3 training or equivalent experience in managing safeguarding concerns.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs in a clinical or community setting (including as a student or in preceptorship)
• Experience of conducting mental health assessments and contributing to care planning.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of managing clinical risk and responding to mental health crises.
• Experience of using electronic patient record systems or similar digital systems for documentation and communication.
• Experience of working with individuals with complex needs such as dual diagnosis, cognitive impairment, or social vulnerability.
• Experience of working autonomously and prioritising caseloads under supervision.
• Experience of supporting or supervising learners in a clinical environment.
• Experience of liaising with primary care, social care, or voluntary sector services in the community.

Desirable

• Experience of delivering psycho-education or low intensity psychological interventions.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre, 62 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1BA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Locality Service Lead, Tara Dyer, tara.dyer2@nhs.net, 01983212529

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