CAMHS Nurse​/Mental Health Practitioner

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 25 January 2026

'I really enjoy working for CAMHS as we have such a supportive and friendly team. I enjoy working in an environment where I am constantly learning and developing my skillset and value being able to go to others in the team who have a broad range of experience and skill, so that we can learn from one another.'

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Nurse / Mental Health Practitioner to be a part of a supportive and innovative CAMHS Wellbeing Hub. The aim of the CAMHS Wellbeing Hub is to listen to and understand the child/young person's presentation and needs to identify the most helpful service within Southampton City who would be able to support the child, young person and their family.

The post holder will be responsible for providing a highly skilled and specialist intervention using techniques and knowledge gained through experience, self-development, and evidence-based practice. They will ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based service is available to all service users who need it throughout the team. Alongside the clinical aspect of the role the post holder will be involved in developing and sustaining partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies and contributing to service development as appropriate.

We are looking for an exceptional experienced practitioner with the right attitude, skills and knowledge, who share our passion to deliver the best quality care experience for children and their families. The post should appeal to enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates who are passionate about getting the journey right for our children, young people and families, so that the right intervention, at the right time for the right child is embedded.

Candidates should have a sound working knowledge of NHS and voluntary mental health services as well as enhanced knowledge and skills in the screening, assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.

The CAMHS team is a strong and supportive team and has excellent structures to offer regular supervision. You will be working alongside an established team at an important time in our development. It really is an exciting time to be joining us as we push forward with implementing new ways of working in order to best meet the needs of the population we work with.

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.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and…