Perinatal Community Mental Health Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-performing and motivated team as a Perinatal Practitioner with Dorset HealthCare. You'll provide care for women experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties, contributing to innovative service development. Enjoy ongoing professional support and a commitment to your development within an inclusive and compassionate team.

Benefits

Fully funded specialist training

Support and supervision in a multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Registration as a nurse, occupational therapist, or social worker.
• Experience in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for women with moderate to severe mental health issues during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum.
• Participate in service development and therapeutic interventions.
• Liaise with local CMHTs and other professionals.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

Job description

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Perinatal Practitioner to work with the Dorset Perinatal Community Mental Health service. We welcome applications from professionals with registration in disciplines such as Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work.

Join an established team with over 12 years of experience providing specialist mental health treatment to women experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals to immerse themselves in our Perinatal Services.

We are a friendly, motivated team committed to your development. We offer fully funded specialist training, support, and supervision within a high-performing multidisciplinary environment. Our service boasts one of the highest staff retention rates in the South West and attracts high-caliber professionals nationally and locally.

The Community Perinatal Mental Health Team covers the entire Dorset area, with main offices in Dorchester (Forston Clinic) and Bournemouth (Alumhurst Road). This position specifically covers the EAST of Dorset.

The practitioner will provide care for women with moderate to severe mental health issues during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum, working across inpatient and community outreach settings.

You will participate in developing a high-quality, innovative service for women, their babies, and partners, involving assessment, treatment, monitoring, individual and group work, and therapeutic interventions.

This role involves liaising with local CMHTs, Child & Family Social Services, Health Visitors, and other professionals. You will work closely with the Service Team Leader to manage daily operations, staffing, referrals, and workload allocation.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower people through outstanding healthcare services. Rated 'outstanding' by CQC in 2019, we serve a population of nearly 800,000, with a diverse range of community and mental health services.

We promote an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can be authentic and strive to be their best. Join us to build your career, challenge yourself, and help us improve every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For more details or an informal visit, contact:

• Name: Amber Marshall
• Job Title: Perinatal Community Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]