Specialist Perinatal Parent-Infant Psychotherapist
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Parent-Infant Psychotherapist with a special interest and knowledge in Perinatal Mental Health. BCUHB are looking for an experienced Parent-Infant Psychotherapist to join our specialist Perinatal Mental Health team that will provide integrated, high quality care and deliver excellent outcomes for women and their families across North Wales.
Perinatal Mental Health is currently very high on the Welsh Government and BCUHB agenda and this is a unique time to join a growing service. The Parent-Infant Psychotherapist will contribute to the development of parent infant interventions and take a lead role in assessment, treatment and provision
Main duties of the job
The team will be multi-disciplinary and will work directly with women and their families providing assessment and support for pregnant women and new mothers with a range of mental health needs. The team will work closely with colleagues from maternity, children's services and adult mental health (both in patient services and community teams) offering joined up care coordination and acting as a specialist knowledge hub for Perinatal Mental Health. Advice, training and support will be offered to other professionals working across BCUHB, Primary Care and the third sector providers who are delivering low level preventative support to new mothers in some communities across North Wales. The team will be multi-disciplinary and will work directly with women and their families providing assessment and support for pregnant women and new mothers with a range of mental health needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Date posted
02 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-PST078-0524
Job locations
Aston House, Deeside Community Hospital
Plough Lane
Flintshire
CH5 1XS
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Aston House, Deeside Community Hospital
Plough Lane
Flintshire
CH5 1XS
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
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