Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in our Southampton community crisis service, The Lighthouse. This post is a 12-month secondment opportunity to cover a period of maternity leave. You will manage a small team of clinicians alongside providing direct clinical care and leadership to the team of practitioner and peer specialists. Co-production is a key concept behind this model and this post will take a lead on driving and maintaining this approach. Hampshire and Isle or Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provide this service in partnership with Solent Mind. The service is run by clinical staff employed by HIOW and Peer Specialists employed by Solent Mind. The Lighthouse is a self-referral, drop-in service for anyone who feels they are experiencing a mental health crisis. It is accessible to our community and open to all. The clinical model focuses on supporting visitors to self-manage and work in partnership with the staff to create safety plans based on peer support and practical, recovery focused approaches their mental health. The model challenges more traditional prescriptive approaches. The successful candidate will have the unique and innovative opportunity to be involved in the development of crisis care for adult mental health service users in the City of Southampton. They will have a drive and enthusiasm for crisis care and a passion for service development. This secondment is for up to 12 months ending April 2026 or when maternity cover is no longer required. Main duties of the job Hampshire and Isle or Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provide this service in partnership with Solent Mind. The service is run by clinical staff employed by HIOW and Peer Specialists employed by Solent Mind. The Lighthouse is a self-referral, drop-in service for anyone who feels they are experiencing a mental health crisis. It is accessible to our community and open to all. The clinical model focuses on supporting visitors to self-manage and work in partnership with the staff to create safety plans based on peer support and practical, recovery focused approaches their mental health. The model challenges more traditional prescriptive approaches. The successful candidate will have the unique and innovative opportunity to be involved in the development of crisis care for adult mental health service users in the City of Southampton. They will have a drive and enthusiasm for crisis care and a passion for service development. Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT 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. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Secondment Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-AC-7398 Job locations The Lighthouse Options Wellbeing - The Annexe, 147 Shirley Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 3FH Job description Job responsibilities 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 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 Job Description 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 Relevant professional qualification. Mental Health Nurse or OT with appropriate registration with NMC or HCPC. Management or leadership qualification and/or training. Desirable Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management Experience Essential Previous experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high risk cases. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi disciplinary team working. Must demonstrate significant post-qualification practitioner experience Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches which extend existing practices Exposure to, understanding of and competence in IT facilities and systems associated with service users, budgets and management information. Evidence of experience as a supervisor, including a clear understanding and application of an effective caseload management system. Demonstrate planning skills, e.g. in terms of resource allocation and funding. Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation. Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development. Desirable Able to illustrate examples of service development initiated by the candidate Additional Criteria Essential Able to manage, supervise and direct a multi-disciplinary team and support staff as appropriate. Able to prioritise workload and manage team capacity according to demand. Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and users. Working knowledge of the appropriate legislative framework e.g. Children's Act, Community Care Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Chronically sick and Disabled Persons Act and Housing Grants and Regeneration Act, Direct payments Act, Carers Act and Disability Discrimination Act. To demonstrate a flexible, adaptable attitude, particularly with regard to being able to meet complex and disparate client needs flexibly while maintaining appropriate standards and boundaries. Requires an understanding of Health and Safety issues and a willingness to undertake training where appropriate. Ensure the Health and Safety policies of the parent agencies are implemented. Knowledge of financial and care management IT systems. Able to use IT systems in the Social or Health Care Professions. Flexible in deployment and work bases. Able to cope with the demands of this post in this working environment Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Requires commitment to, and understanding of Equal Opportunities issues. To set an example of non-discriminatory behaviour and to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable that staff act in accordance with the parent agencies policies on Equal Opportunities. To demonstrate a high level of awareness of the issue of diversity and to be able to take a lead in ensuring that the diverse needs of the client group can be met. Desirable Willing to acquire and apply the knowledge associated/prescribed by legislation and County policy for Equal Opportunities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification. Mental Health Nurse or OT with appropriate registration with NMC or HCPC. Management or leadership qualification and/or training. Desirable Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management Experience Essential Previous experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high risk cases. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi disciplinary team working. Must demonstrate significant post-qualification practitioner experience Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other agencies Willingness to demonstrate the potential for 'change management' approaches which extend existing practices Exposure to, understanding of and competence in IT facilities and systems associated with service users, budgets and management information. Evidence of experience as a supervisor, including a clear understanding and application of an effective caseload management system. Demonstrate planning skills, e.g. in terms of resource allocation and funding. Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation. Commitment to attend staff training and participate in own development through supervision and performance development. Desirable Able to illustrate examples of service development initiated by the candidate Additional Criteria Essential Able to manage, supervise and direct a multi-disciplinary team and support staff as appropriate. Able to prioritise workload and manage team capacity according to demand. Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and users. Working knowledge of the appropriate legislative framework e.g. Children's Act, Community Care Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Chronically sick and Disabled Persons Act and Housing Grants and Regeneration Act, Direct payments Act, Carers Act and Disability Discrimination Act. To demonstrate a flexible, adaptable attitude, particularly with regard to being able to meet complex and disparate client needs flexibly while maintaining appropriate standards and boundaries. Requires an understanding of Health and Safety issues and a willingness to undertake training where appropriate. Ensure the Health and Safety policies of the parent agencies are implemented. Knowledge of financial and care management IT systems. Able to use IT systems in the Social or Health Care Professions. Flexible in deployment and work bases. Able to cope with the demands of this post in this working environment Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. Requires commitment to, and understanding of Equal Opportunities issues. To set an example of non-discriminatory behaviour and to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable that staff act in accordance with the parent agencies policies on Equal Opportunities. To demonstrate a high level of awareness of the issue of diversity and to be able to take a lead in ensuring that the diverse needs of the client group can be met. Desirable Willing to acquire and apply the knowledge associated/prescribed by legislation and County policy for Equal Opportunities. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Address The Lighthouse Options Wellbeing - The Annexe, 147 Shirley Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 3FH Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)