Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner - Community Specialist

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the pan-Powys service supporting women with moderate to severe mental health illness during the perinatal period.

You will work clinically and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for pregnant women and birthing parents and families, within the community. Opportunities exist for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified/registered mental health professional with NMC/HCPC registration.
• Experience with perinatal mental health and community care.
• Ability to travel and engage with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide specialist clinical Perinatal pathways in secondary care mental health.
• Oversee primary and partner pathways to ensure seamless access to care and treatment.
• Contribute to service development, training and policy implementation.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Welsh language willingness

Education

Mental Health Nursing qualification

Social Work qualification

Occupational Therapist qualification

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join the pan-Powys service supporting women with moderate to severe mental health illness during the perinatal period.

You will work clinically and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for pregnant women and birthing parents and families, within the community. Opportunities exist for professional development within a supportive team.