Senior Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner (Secondment)

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dewsbury is seeking a Senior Perinatal Practitioner to support their Specialist Mental Health team. This role covers maternity leave for 30 hours weekly and includes flexible working arrangements. Applicants must have NMCR registration, clinical skills, and experience in perinatal mental health. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing supervisions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective mental health care. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in perinatal mental health care.
• Proven skills in partnership working with service users.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled interventions to patients.
• Manage own caseload according to protocols.
• Supervise and support team members.

Skills

Mental Health knowledge

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Risk management

Education

RMN Current NMC registration

Social Worker/Occupational Therapist registration

Job description

A healthcare provider in Dewsbury is seeking a Senior Perinatal Practitioner to support their Specialist Mental Health team. This role covers maternity leave for 30 hours weekly and includes flexible working arrangements. Applicants must have NMCR registration, clinical skills, and experience in perinatal mental health. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, providing supervisions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective mental health care. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care and community well-being.