Lead Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (Community)

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; North East; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their growing Durham and Darlington Perinatal Team. The role involves working with pre-conceptual, pregnant, and postnatal women, conducting assessments and providing interventions. Candidates should have a background in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, or social work with at least 18 months post-qualifying experience. Hybrid working is supported, and there's a strong focus on teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
• Recognised sign-off mentor, clinical educator or equivalent.
• For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing or City & Guilds 730.

Responsibilities

• Improve lives of those with mental ill health through service delivery.
• Work as part of a community team integrating with local authority services.
• Undertake clinical / therapeutic interventions in various settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Risk management skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Current professional registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2

Job description

A healthcare organization is looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their growing Durham and Darlington Perinatal Team. The role involves working with pre-conceptual, pregnant, and postnatal women, conducting assessments and providing interventions. Candidates should have a background in mental health nursing, occupational therapy, or social work with at least 18 months post-qualifying experience. Hybrid working is supported, and there's a strong focus on teamwork and professional development.