Job summary This post would suit someone who is an experienced practitioner in the field of mental health. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong interest in the perinatal field. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be working with pregnant service-users in the antenatal and post-natal period who present with complexity and significant levels of risk. They will be working with the wider systems such as Mother and Baby Units, Maternity Services, Universal services, Childrens Social Care and Secondary mental health services (including family and carers, and working with patients who frequently present to crisis services) The post holder will be undertaking initial assessments and reviews and be able to manage a caseload of women within a clinic setting, as well as some home visiting. The role would suit someone who is passionate about working within a Multi-disciplinary consisting of Perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist, experienced psychotherapists, perinatal community mental health practitioners, occupational therapist, nursery nurses and excellent team secretaries/ administrators. About us COVID-19 Vaccination We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 395-WF262-24 Job locations Goodmayes Barley Court, Barley Lane Ilford IG3 8XJ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Generic A.C. Essential RMN, Bsc OT, BSW (qualified RMN, OT, Social worker) Desirable Evidence of practice educator/mentor qualification Skills Essential Skills to promote the empowerment & education of service users in relation to their holistic health Competent in IT and ability to use electronic patient records Excellent organisational and clinical skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in Perinatal mental health Knowledge about mental illness in the Perinatal period Knowledge and understanding of diversity and equality issues and their application in Perinatal mental health services Understanding of issues around information-sharing in relation to child protection and children in need Experience Essential Experience of working in the community as a qualified practitioner Experience of managing a caseload of service users with evidence of completing high quality assessments Experience of working in a complex multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency context Experience of undertaking complex mental state, risk and needs assessments, and risk management strategies and their application to practice Person Specification Generic A.C. Essential RMN, Bsc OT, BSW (qualified RMN, OT, Social worker) Desirable Evidence of practice educator/mentor qualification Skills Essential Skills to promote the empowerment & education of service users in relation to their holistic health Competent in IT and ability to use electronic patient records Excellent organisational and clinical skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of evidence based practice and current developments in Perinatal mental health Knowledge about mental illness in the Perinatal period Knowledge and understanding of diversity and equality issues and their application in Perinatal mental health services Understanding of issues around information-sharing in relation to child protection and children in need Experience Essential Experience of working in the community as a qualified practitioner Experience of managing a caseload of service users with evidence of completing high quality assessments Experience of working in a complex multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency context Experience of undertaking complex mental state, risk and needs assessments, and risk management strategies and their application to practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Goodmayes Barley Court, Barley Lane Ilford IG3 8XJ Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)