MBT Study Lead Practitioner; FCAMHS

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Hampshire & IoW Healthcare are taking active part in an exciting and pioneering 2 year research project. It is a National Multisite Randomised Control Trial (RCT) run by Oxford Health, investigating the effect of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) for children and adolescents. Potential research subjects will have generated concern about violence and aggression and will have been referred to Community Forensic CAMHS.

The opportunity is unprecedented and important. We are collaborating with University College London, the University of Hertfordshire and colleagues across England.

Ours is a cohort of children traditionally not offered talking therapy. The FCAMHS MBT trial will be a national first large-scale investigation to see if one form of talking therapy can help reduce risks of violence and aggression in individuals referred to the team.

Applications are invited for a Band 8a post devoted to the 2-year study as part of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Regional Forensic CAMHS team. As well as being a member of the team providing core business such as consultations and training, you will be trained in MBT tailored to the needs of children supported by Forensic CAMHS, and supported to develop towards becoming an Accredited Mentalization Based Therapist.

You will also co‑coordinate the data collection and submission for the RCT.

As part of the local FCAMHS team, the post holder will contribute to managing the health and wellbeing of children and young people with forensic needs by providing expert clinical consultancy, supervision, formulation, training/education, assessment and intervention in collaboration with and in support of referring agencies.

Specifically, the post holder will facilitate the local FCAMHS involvement with a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) including:

• Supporting the recruitment of participants for the RCT
• Training in and delivering MBT to participants
• Monitoring own and colleagues' adherence to the RCT protocol
• Gathering and reporting data for the RCT
• Recruiting then supervising the RCT's Assistant Psychologist

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 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,…