Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Practitoners | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | ., BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7767668/374-LL0191 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver high‑quality perinatal and infant mental health support across East Sussex.
The post holder will provide specialist PIMH input to families, support Health Visiting teams with complex cases and triage, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure safe, coordinated care pathways.
You will lead and coordinate Parent and Child Wellbeing group interventions, supporting their quality, consistency and expansion, while mentoring and supporting other facilitators.
The role includes line management and supervision , contributing to a compassionate, skilled and resilient workforce.
You will support training and service development in line with the Family Hubs and Start for Life agenda, contribute to audit and evaluation, and promote perinatal and infant mental health awareness across the wider service.
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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This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026
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