Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner

We currently have vacancies within the following bases:

• Ashingdon Unit, Rochford Hospital, SS4 1RB
• Pride House Laindon,SS15 6EA
• The Linden Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7LF
• The Derwent Centre, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, CM20 1QX
• The Kingswood Centre, Colchester General Hospital, CO4 5JY

It is an extraordinary time for specialist perinatal mental health services across the UK with growing national and local focus on service development and expanding access for new and expectant mums. The national ambition is to improve outcomes for an increasing number women over a 5-year period through investment in resources and broadening of interventions available. The perinatal period includes from conception up until one year following the birth of the baby and is a critical time for prevention and treatment for women at risk of serious mental ill health. Providing a unique opportunity for intervention and change, improving outcomes for mums, their families and ultimately society, in the longer term.