Band 6 Perinatal Specialist Practitioner - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking an RMN, Social Worker, or OT to join their Community Perinatal Mental Health Team. The role involves providing specialist assessment and treatment to women and birthing people experiencing mental health difficulties. Candidates should possess strong mental health experience and a commitment to inclusive practice. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Perinatal training

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist perinatal mental health support.
• Knowledge of psychological interventions in mental health.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and treatment for mental health difficulties.
• Support parent–infant relationships to enhance child development.
• Offer consultation and training for professionals in perinatal care.

Skills

Strong mental health experience

Ability to support parent–infant relationships

Collaboration with multi-agency teams

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

Are you passionate about people, purpose, and progress? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and skilled RMN, Social Worker or OT to join our remarkable Community Perinatal Mental Health Team, where compassion, innovation, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do. We are a dynamic and multidisciplinary team providing specialist perinatal mental health support to women, birthing people, partners, and families. Our work is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and holistic care—and we’re proud to serve a richly diverse community.

We strongly believe that diverse teams create stronger services, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Your perspective matters, and we’re committed to creating a team where every voice is valued.

You’ll bring strong mental health experience, ideally in adult care.

In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, perinatal training, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where you can make a lasting impact.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Team is a multi-disciplinary service supporting women and birthing parents who experience moderate to severe mental health difficulties, or who are at high risk of relapse during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

We provide:

• Specialist assessment, treatment, and psychological interventions to address mental ill health.
• Support to strengthen the parent–infant relationship, recognising that a baby’s wellbeing and development are closely linked to their parent’s mental health.
• Multi‑agency training, consultation, and advice for professionals working with families in the perinatal period.

Our team works across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, following a shared‑care ethos. We collaborate closely with primary care, maternity services, adult mental health teams, early years’ services, and independent sector organisations to ensure families have access to specialist support, risk assessment, and care planning.