Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 21 December 2025
Job summary
The role of the Perinatal community mental health nurse/practitioner will be to undertake comprehensive assessments, manage a complex caseload of service users, provide practical advice and support including risk management, psychological interventions and overseeing any safeguarding issues. Care coordination and care planning within the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as liaison with external stakeholders is a crucial part of this job to ensure patient led, collaborative, high quality care is being delivered.
Only open 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, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT
Main duties of the job
The Perinatal community mental health nurse/practitioner will assess, plan, and
coordinate patient care whilst under the service, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, parent-infant practitioners and peer support workers.
Provide specialist advice/support to professionals and women/birthing people
regarding safe medication usage in pregnancy and whilst breast feeding.
Develop and maintain clinical skills necessary for caring for women/birthing people
within the agreed service criteria through a variety of learning opportunities and
provide evidence of clinical competence through maintaining a professional portfolio.
Refer clients on to other statutory and voluntary agencies when assessed as
necessary e.g., to NHS Talking Therapies or referring to the Maternity Mental Health
Service.
Assess the impact of a parent's mental Illness on baby and older siblings within the
individual household, notifying relevant agencies of concerns if appropriate.
Report any areas of concern regarding child protection issues and attend multi-
agency case conferences and child protection conferences, when necessary, in
conjunction with utilising the expertise and support of the team's social workers.
The Perinatal community mental health nurse/practitioner will attend, participate and
To develop comprehensive discharge and contingency plans with relevant professionals to arrange on-going care.
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
08 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SSW-9535
Job locations
Southern House
Otterbourne
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 2RU
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)
Employer contact details
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