Job summary The role of Perinatal Duty mental health practitioner will be to work within the duty team of the Perinatal service to provide timely assessment and contact to patients who have been referred to the service. Duty assessments and contacts are undertaken via video and telephone call. The role also includes working as part of the Brief Intervention pathway within the service to identify and provide brief perinatal interventions to patients with low risk, noncomplex perinatal illness. This role is also able to be a progression post. Therefore those at a band 5 are able to apply and work in this role to progress into a band 6; and will be supported to do this. Main duties of the job Undertakes assessments, consultations and provides telephone support to patients under the service who are requiring additional support. Assesses and identifies risk, especially perinatal red flags, and completes high quality risk assessments. Where high risks are identified, the mental health nurse/practitioner ensures liaison. Assess the impact of a parent's mental illness on baby, notifying relevant agencies of concerns if appropriate. To identify, establish and evaluate care plans and liaise with other team members when needed about them. Identify and report any areas of concern regarding child or adult protection issues complete safeguarding referrals when required. To work in a sensitive and attuned way with women/birthing people/birthing people, infants, partners and wider families that enables containment during highly emotive transition period in parental lives. Develop and maintain clinical skills necessary for caring for women/birthing people within the agreed service criteria through a variety of learning opportunities. Provide specialist advice/support to professionals and mothers regarding safe medication usage in pregnancy and whilst breast/chest feeding, liaising with prescribers for medication commencement/changes and medication effectiveness monitoring. Providing psychoeducation and skills-based work. Maintain clear communication systems, and risk is managed effectively. 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 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-SW-7287 Job locations Southern House Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2RU 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 and 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 and 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/ Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy/ Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ or Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g., Dip SW, Ba Social work. NOTE You are able to apply for this post if you are a band 5; newly qualified also, and work with the team and progress into a band 6. Previous experience in a relevant Adult Mental Health Service community setting with care coordinator experience. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of women/birthing people suffering from perinatal mental illness through evidence of ongoing formal training. Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of working closely with other agencies e.g. Children and Families Teams within statutory agencies, primary care teams and organisations within the voluntary sector. Evidence of commitment to quality improvement in own clinical area and/or service provision. Evidence of commitment to the principles of user/carer empowerment. Post-basic professional development/portfolio evidence. Drivers licence and use of suitable transport to carry out the job of community nursing within a rural and urban geographical area. Desirable Previous Perinatal or CAMHS experience. Experience Essential Please see Job description for further information. Desirable Please see job description for further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification/ Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy/ Certificate of qualification in Social Work/ or Diploma or Degree in Social Work. E.g., Dip SW, Ba Social work. NOTE You are able to apply for this post if you are a band 5; newly qualified also, and work with the team and progress into a band 6. Previous experience in a relevant Adult Mental Health Service community setting with care coordinator experience. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of women/birthing people suffering from perinatal mental illness through evidence of ongoing formal training. Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Evidence of working closely with other agencies e.g. Children and Families Teams within statutory agencies, primary care teams and organisations within the voluntary sector. Evidence of commitment to quality improvement in own clinical area and/or service provision. Evidence of commitment to the principles of user/carer empowerment. Post-basic professional development/portfolio evidence. Drivers licence and use of suitable transport to carry out the job of community nursing within a rural and urban geographical area. Desirable Previous Perinatal or CAMHS experience. Experience Essential Please see Job description for further information. Desirable Please see job description for further 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. 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. 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 Southern House Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2RU Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)