Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner to join a specialist multidisciplinary service. This role is vital in providing assessment and treatment interventions for women experiencing mental health challenges during the perinatal period. You will work collaboratively to ensure a comprehensive safety network for parents and babies, engaging with various health and social care teams. This position not only offers the chance to make a significant impact on families but also provides a supportive environment with mandatory training and a probationary period. If you are passionate about mental health and wish to contribute to a critical service, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive Induction

Mandatory Training

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience or interest in Perinatal Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health interventions to pregnant women and their partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues for a comprehensive care network.

Skills

Mental Health Interventions

Community Work

Safeguarding Children

Collaboration

Knowledge of NICE Guidelines

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Join to apply for the Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner role at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust.

The Perinatal Parent Infant Mental Health Service is a specialist multidisciplinary service within NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. It develops assessment, treatment interventions, and care pathways for women experiencing mental health issues in the perinatal period. This period is critical for the development of the baby and their family, and the service plays a vital role in supporting them.

The service offers assessment, treatment, and seamless care pathways for women up to a year postnatally, working closely with various health and social care teams across four boroughs. It also provides consultancy, support, and supervision frameworks for professionals in both statutory and non-statutory sectors.

We are seeking a qualified RMN to deliver mental health interventions to pregnant women and/or their partners/significant others.

The post involves working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a comprehensive 'safety network' of care for parents and babies, including multiagency collaboration.

Applicants must have post-qualification experience in a mental health setting, community work, and safeguarding children cases. Experience or interest in Perinatal Mental Health and knowledge of NICE guidelines are desirable.

COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged and may be required.

This role is subject to a probationary period, with comprehensive induction and mandatory training provided. The position attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735, pro-rata for part-time staff.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Falola Oluwasola, Manager (Perinatal Service)

Email: [e-mail]

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