Operational Manager Perinatal Mental Health Service

The Long Term Plan Ambitions include: Increasing provision of services to women experiencing or at risk of experiencing moderate to severe perinatal mental health conditions Increasing the provision of psychological interventions to women and their families Assessment and signposting of fathers and partners of women open to the service Providing specialist perinatal interventions to a number of mothers, where clinically indicated, up to 24 months postpartum We are looking for a Mental Health Nurse with significant clinical and leadership experience, a passion for perinatal mental health and MDT working who will be involved in leading the expansion and development of the service. This is a Countywide position. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable and knowledge of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions, prevalence rates, treatment interventions and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures is essential. A keen interest and passion for working with women and their families is a must, as is the ability to work closely with a range of professionals from health visiting, Maternity, Childrens Services and the Third Sector. There will be opportunities for further training via local and regional delivered training programmes. We have strong links with the East Midlands Regional Perinatal Network. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the development of a locally agreed programme that delivers training to health and social care professionals in Northamptonshire. We have developed an exciting induction programme to meet the Perinatal Competency Framework and provide regular supervision and training for all our staff. The service uses video assessment and consultation in addition to face to face working and has developed some innovative ways of working including on line group delivery. If you want to work as part of our expanding specialised multi-professional team, we want to hear from you.

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