Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner

We currently have a vacancy available in Mid Essex.

It is an extraordinary time for specialist perinatal mental health services across the UK with growing national and local focus on service development and expanding access for new and expectant mums. The national ambition is to improve outcomes for an increasing number women over a 5-year period through investment in resources and broadening of interventions available. The perinatal period includes from conception up until one year following the birth of the baby and is a critical time for prevention and treatment for women at risk of serious mental ill health. Providing a unique opportunity for intervention and change, improving outcomes for mums, their families and ultimately society, in the longer term.

The Essex Perinatal Mental Health Service has successfully established a new specialist servicein the community over the last 3 years andwe are again expanding further to meet the needs of more women across Essex.This is an exciting opportunity for registered Mental Health Nurses or Occupational Therapist and social workers to join our dedicated and growing team across Essex. The trust offers professional support and development through regular professional supervision and appraisals, CPD opportunities with a focus on developing perinatal professional knowledge and skills through training programs.