Job summary The team covers the Pennine Lancashire footprint of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. We are seeking applications from confident and enthusiastic professionals who hold RMN/Social Work/OT registrations who are passionate about working in a perinatal service and have experience in a mental health, care coordination role. Post holders will carry out specialist assessments of women referred into the service and also be responsible for an allocated caseload working alongside senior clinicians and have responsibility for the delivery of high quality care. We welcome applications from both male and female applicants and although advantageous, there is no requirement to have previous perinatal experience, as training will be provided. As a team and service, we support flexible working and offer fantastic training and development opportunities For further information contact: Lauren Morton Tel: 01254 612731 Email: Lauren.Mortonlscft.nhs.uk Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions. Hours: 22.5 hours per week Grade: Band 6 Main duties of the job 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 co-ordinating 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. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata (subject to confirmation) Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 351-SPS1387-MS Job locations Daisyfield Mill Appleby Street Blackburn BB1 3BL Job description Job responsibilities For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RMN professional qualification and registration with appropriate professional body. Occupational therapist qualification and registration with the appropriate professional body. Evidence of up to date training related to contemporary mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work practice. Desirable Specialist knowledge in perinatal mental health or willingness to undertake training. Knowledge Essential An understanding of perinatal mental health needs. An understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007) Able to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding children and how to manage this within a specialist mental health setting Desirable Able to demonstrate and evidence a working knowledge of clinical teaching and leadership skills necessary for the post. Experience Essential Minimum of one year's post graduate experience in a community mental health setting. Able to demonstrate and evidence a broad range of therapeutic clinical skills for the post Desirable Experience of evidenced based interventions for use with mothers and babies will be a distinct advantage. Skills & Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of diversity and gender issues and how these relate to service provision High level of written skills and ability to compile reports, assessments and maintain detailed and accurate service user records. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential RMN professional qualification and registration with appropriate professional body. Occupational therapist qualification and registration with the appropriate professional body. Evidence of up to date training related to contemporary mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work practice. Desirable Specialist knowledge in perinatal mental health or willingness to undertake training. Knowledge Essential An understanding of perinatal mental health needs. An understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007) Able to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding children and how to manage this within a specialist mental health setting Desirable Able to demonstrate and evidence a working knowledge of clinical teaching and leadership skills necessary for the post. Experience Essential Minimum of one year's post graduate experience in a community mental health setting. Able to demonstrate and evidence a broad range of therapeutic clinical skills for the post Desirable Experience of evidenced based interventions for use with mothers and babies will be a distinct advantage. Skills & Abilities Essential Able to demonstrate an understanding of diversity and gender issues and how these relate to service provision High level of written skills and ability to compile reports, assessments and maintain detailed and accurate service user records. 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. 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. 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Daisyfield Mill Appleby Street Blackburn BB1 3BL Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)