Community Perinatal Mental Health Specialist

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

About Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT


We are a leading mental health trust in the North West of England, delivering innovative and compassionate care to our patients.



Job Summary:


We are seeking an experienced Community Perinatal Mental Health Specialist to join our specialist perinatal outreach team. The successful candidate will provide expert support to complex cases, working closely with the ward and community multidisciplinary teams to identify patients who would benefit from our services.



Main Duties:



  • Perform home visits on a lone-working basis to assess and support patients in the community.
  • Manage and triage referrals into the ward and outreach team, working closely with the bed management team to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
  • Develop and implement robust crisis and contingency plans to support safe discharge from hospital.
  • Work collaboratively with mothers, birthing people, and their families to offer ongoing support and guidance.
  • Facilitate short-term interventions alongside the allocated care coordinator within the specialist perinatal community service.


About the Role:


This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families. As a Community Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work flexibly across a range of services, determined by service user need.



Requirements:


The ideal candidate will have:



  • Experience of working with people in the perinatal period.
  • A passion for working with people in the perinatal period.
  • Experience working in community or ward mental health services.


Benefits:



  • An estimated salary of £38,000 - £48,000 per annum.
  • 30% pay enhancements for evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays, and 60% for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
  • An excellent pension scheme.
  • A cycle-to-work scheme and salary sacrifice car scheme.
  • A wellbeing programme and Blue Light Card Discounts.


About Us:


Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT employs over 7,000 members of staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations across the region. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, as well as specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and beyond.



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