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 .
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.
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 of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff
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.
This advert closes on Monday 17 Feb 2025