Perinatal Mental Health Specialist - Flexible NHS Role

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the perinatal service. The role involves specialist assessments for women referred into the service and managing an allocated caseload in collaboration with senior clinicians.

You will work within the Care Programme Approach framework, supporting the delivery of high-quality care for mothers and infants. The post emphasises professional development, mentorship, and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Registration in RMN, Social Work or OT required.
• Experience in perinatal mental health is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Experience in care coordination within a mental health setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments for women referred to the service.
• Manage an allocated caseload alongside senior clinicians.
• Work within the Care Programme Approach framework to coordinate complex care for mother and infant.
• Act as an autonomous senior clinician with defined caseload responsibilities.
• Provide mentorship, supervision and contribute to staff development in perinatal mental health.

Skills

RMN registration

Social Work registration

OT registration

Care coordination

Perinatal mental health

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner to join the perinatal service. The role involves specialist assessments for women referred into the service and managing an allocated caseload in collaboration with senior clinicians.

You will work within the Care Programme Approach framework, supporting the delivery of high-quality care for mothers and infants. The post emphasises professional development, mentorship, and flexible working patterns.