Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (Part-Time)

LSCft; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a confident Mental Health Practitioner at Band 6 to cover a fixed-term maternity leave. The role is part time (28 hours per week) in Blackburn, with pro rata salary between £39,959 and £48,117 per annum and a 11-month contract.

The post focuses on perinatal mental health within a multi-disciplinary community team. Applicants from RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy backgrounds are welcome; training and flexible working

Qualifications

• Post graduate experience in a community mental health setting.
• Evidence of up to date training related to contemporary mental health nursing or occupational therapy practice.
• Registration with appropriate professional body as RMN/SW/OT.

Responsibilities

• To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary community mental health team offering a comprehensive perinatal mental health service to women experiencing mental health difficulties.
• To participate in the development and maintenance of a quality region wide perinatal service through effective collaboration, liaison and prioritisation with statutory and non-statutory organisations.
• Contribution to the building up of local care networks for mothers across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region.
• To work as a Care Co-ordinator in partnership with service users and other professionals within the Care Programme Approach framework managing and coordinating complex packages of care for both mother and infant.
• To act as an autonomous senior clinician being accountable for a defined caseload.
• To manage self and practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct / The British Association and College of Occupational Therapists., recognizing limitations, demonstrating ability to practice within ethical and legal frameworks with clear understanding of service users, and their families' civil rights.
• To support, supervise and contribute to the professional development of members of staff working in health and social care regarding perinatal mental health.
• To participate in the mentorship, education and supervision of students from a range of disciplines.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Social work

Occupational therapy

Education

RMN professional qualification and registration

Social Worker professional qualification and registration

Occupational Therapist professional qualification and registration

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking a confident Mental Health Practitioner at Band 6 to cover a fixed-term maternity leave. The role is part time (28 hours per week) in Blackburn, with pro rata salary between £39,959 and £48,117 per annum and a 11-month contract.

The post focuses on perinatal mental health within a multi-disciplinary community team. Applicants from RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapy backgrounds are welcome; training and flexible working