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As a Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health team within East Sussex’s integrated Early Help 0–19 service. You’ll deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive support to families from pregnancy through the first two years of life, helping to build strong, nurturing relationships that support lifelong wellbeing.

You’ll work closely with Health Visiting teams, Family Hubs, and a wide range of professionals. Your work will include facilitating therapeutic groups, delivering 1:1 interventions, supporting triage and referrals, and contributing to training and service development.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified NMC Nurse or Midwife
• Experience working with children and families, ideally in a mental health or perinatal setting.
• Strong communication and group facilitation skills.
• A compassionate, trauma-informed approach to care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering team shaping perinatal and infant mental health services in East Sussex.
• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on family wellbeing.
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Make a real difference in the lives of families during a critical time.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering evidence-based interventions using models such as Transactional Analysis, Emotional Wellbeing Visits, and the Compassionate Mind Approach.
• Supporting families through the transition to parenthood, promoting sensitive caregiving and positive early relationships.
• Provide support to professionals helping to identify appropriate services for families.
• Building strong partnerships with internal and external agencies to ensure seamless support.
• Participating in supervision, audits, and training to continuously improve service quality.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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