Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner - Neath, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Neath, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic practitioner to join the Swansea Bay Specialist Peri-natal Mental Health Service.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL MAY 2024 DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

This post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.

The role will require the use excellent skills in the assessment and treatment of perinatal mental illness.

Carrying an identified caseload and providing assessment and treatment for service users under both parts 1 and 2 of Mental Health Measure Wales.

The role requires collaboration with a wide range of services and agencies to ensure the holistic needs of parents, infants and wider family group are met.

The role involves significant contribution to safeguarding processes for children and vulnerable adults.

Members of the perinatal mental health services are expected to access and engage with learning and development opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the perinatal mental health specialism.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.