Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated perinatal community practitioner to join our expanding Perinatal Mental Health Team. Applications welcomed from Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.



We are a specialist service that strives to deliver excellent standards of care to expectant and new mothers with severe and complex mental health problems. The team is multi-disciplinary and works directly with women and their family's providing assessment, interventions and support for pregnant women and women within the postnatal period with a range of mental health needs.



We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and creative clinician who wants to make a difference to the lives of families and who strives to provide the best care at all times.



You will join a multidisciplinary team who are innovative and have a patient centred approach at the heart of their delivery. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team with extensive training opportunities along with regular supervision, reflective practice, and opportunity for career progression.



The PMHT covers Telford and Shropshire area. The team uses blended working options, and utilisation of other MPFT facilities across the county.



Perinatal and maternal mental health services in Shropshire won The Positive Practice in Mental Health (PPiMH) Award in 2021 and was shortlisted and received recognition at 2025 awards.



Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).

Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.

Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.

Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient condition

Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.

Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level



Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.



We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.



We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.



We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application .



Before applying for this exciting and challenging role, we encourage applicants to view and read the job and person specification.