Perinatal Community Team Lead | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a leader for their Perinatal Community Mental Health Team in Nottingham. This role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for women during the perinatal period. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to person-centered care. Flexible working opportunities and professional development are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in or with perinatal mental health is welcomed.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to the Perinatal CMHT.
• Ensure service quality in line with standards.
• Maintain oversight of team caseload and waiting times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

The Mental Health Care Group of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust provides a range of services across three care units: Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People, and Specialist Services. The Trust employs over 2,800 staff delivering care in community settings, acute wards and across a broad geographic area. We are investing in staff, facilities and patient care and are committed to the core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. We offer opportunities across specialities with a focus on career development and progression.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Perinatal Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). The county-wide service provides care to women and their families in the perinatal period. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based practice and alignment with NICE and RCPsych CCQI standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, leadership and development to the Perinatal CMHT to ensure effective clinical practice and governance.
• Maintain the quality of service in line with NICE and RCPsych CCQI standards.
• Hold oversight of the team caseload with attention to waiting times for assessment and treatment to ensure timely access to services.
• Support referral management into the service and assist in workload allocation across the team.
• Contribute to training for health colleagues in recognizing mental health needs and making appropriate referrals.
• Support the Service Manager in reporting to NHS England, Commissioners and internal quality systems and governance.
• Collaborate with Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychology Lead and allied health professionals from Midwifery, Health Visiting and GP services to provide holistic, evidence-informed care packages.
• Be part of on-call duties for Specialist Services Care Unit and participate in multidisciplinary team work.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience working in or with perinatal mental health is welcomed; a person/family-centered approach aligned with the organisation’s values is essential.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills; ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants in line with equality legislation.
• Commitment to professional development and to delivering person-centered care.

Benefits and notice

In return for your skills and commitment we offer investment in personal development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement and flexible working opportunities. Applications are welcomed from individuals who would like to visit informally or discuss the role prior to applying. The advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.