Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

20 hours ago


Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner to join our Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team. As a key member of our team, you will provide specialist care and support to women experiencing significant mental health difficulties associated with the perinatal period.

Main Responsibilities
  • Respond to the needs of new and expectant mothers in a timely manner, with the capacity to deal with crises and emergencies, as well as supporting routine and preventative care.
  • Co-ordinate a defined caseload of women to promote well-being, mother infant relationships and reduce risk during a vulnerable time for women's mental health.
  • Undertake assessments in a variety of settings with a strong emphasis on risk assessment, robust mental health care planning and safeguarding.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in maternity services, health visiting, children's centres and children's services.
About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.

What We Offer
  • Excellent training opportunities to support your professional development.
  • Robust supervision to ensure you deliver high-quality care.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women and families.
Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with:

Education to diploma/degree level and registered with an appropriate professional body.Training to level 3 in Safeguarding Children and Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care Staff or willingness to undertake training.Specialist knowledge in perinatal mental health or willingness to undertake training.Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.Ability to manage risk and plan creatively to maximise effectiveness of care plans.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as necessary.



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