Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner — Community Care

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) for the Perinatal Service, covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This is a full-time post within a specialist community service for preconception, antenatal and postnatal women with moderate to severe mental health illnesses.

The role involves managing a clinical caseload as a Care Coordinator, conducting high-quality assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working within a

Qualifications

• Maintain a clinical caseload and perform Care Coordinator duties.
• Provide high-quality mental health assessments and treatment programs with risk management within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and recovery-focused care with carers.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment to high-quality care, and strong therapeutic/interpersonal skills.
• Work autonomously and within MDT and other settings, including home visits and clinics.
• Knowledge/experience of nursing interventions and community assessment skills.
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post.
• Experience of post-registration work with this client group.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clinical caseload as Care Coordinator.
• Work in the multidisciplinary team to provide mental health assessments and treatment programs.
• Visit people in their homes and communities and run clinics.
• Show initiative, teamwork, and excellent communication.
• Discuss complex cases in supervision and reflect on practice.

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) for the Perinatal Service, covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This is a full-time post within a specialist community service for preconception, antenatal and postnatal women with moderate to severe mental health illnesses.

The role involves managing a clinical caseload as a Care Coordinator, conducting high-quality assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and working within a