Parent Infant Practitioner
The closing date is 22 January 2026
Job summary
This is a community based role covering the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area.We are seeking applications from confident and enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about working in a perinatal service and have experience or understanding of mental health. Post holders will work with women and their babies providing parent infant interventions with the aim to supporting bond and attachment.
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. Must have Nursery Nurse/Early Years qualification.
o For further information contact:
Emma Stoney, Tel: 01524 550887 Email: emma.stoney@lscft.nhs.ukPeter Bonnick, Tel: 01524 550887 Email Peter.Bonnick@lscft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Work as a Parent Infant Practioner under the supervision of the Lead Parent Infant Practitioner and wider perinatal team.To work within the multi-disciplinary team meeting the needs of women, infants and their families by undertaking identified interventions and tasks that support and enable family centered care.Have a caring and supportive approach to ensure the optimum health and social wellbeing of each mother and baby and support them to develop and strengthen their bond.Work in clients homes, clinics and children's centres.Work in collaboration with parents and multi-professionals to develop person centred programmes of care.Be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and act in accordance with local safeguarding policies and procedures.Provide information on signposting to additional services as required.To liaise with other members of the health care team as indicated.To adhere to all Trust policies and procedure.Complete mandatory training within timescales.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
08 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-SPS1569-MS
Job locations
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer's website
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