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


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Desirable

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Experience

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Desirable

  • Please see desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Experience

Essential

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Desirable

  • Please see desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)

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)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jean Ruddle

Jean.Ruddle@wales.nhs.uk

07890640411

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


Supporting documents

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