Job Description

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 .
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-IOW-8668
Job locations
Newport Health and Wellbeing Centre
62 High Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 1BA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the and Person Specification document attached. 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.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the and Person Specification document attached. 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.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification or equivalent professional nursing qualification with current NMC registrationTraining 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).

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification or equivalent professional nursing qualification with current NMC registrationTraining 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).