Perinatal Mental Health Deputy Team Leader
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Perinatal Mental Health Deputy Team Leader
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in this recently opened service. We are looking for a part time, fixed term, Band 6 Deputy Team Leader. The postholder will support the Team Leader to provide clinical leadership and first line management for The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team, working within East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
The SPCMHT aspires to provide an excellent comprehensive Perinatal Mental Health Service for the women of Lancashire and South Cumbria. We deliver a sustainable and resilient solution for women suffering from a mental illness in the perinatal period by focusing on improving outcomes for them, their infant and their families. We do this by effective multidisciplinary integrated team working and ensuring effective prevention that responds to local need by:
o Intervening earlier to at preconception, during pregnancy and up to 2 years following deliveryo On-going training of professionals from multiple disciplineso Improving pathways and processes for mothers, their families and professionalso Delivering a multi-disciplinary specialist perinatal mental health service to woman who present with severe/complex mental health needs, in accordance with CR197 staffing recommendations and delivery of NICE recommended intervention.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Team Leader and other senior clinicians, supporting the delivery of a high quality and high performing team to a defined population.
Duties will include:
To ensure that staff in the team have opportunities for continuing professional development, in order to provide best practice and meet the requirements of registering bodies, and to drive improvements in standards of clinical practice and patient care in line with the NHS modernisation and Public Health agendas
To provide direct clinical care to patients
To work with senior clinicians to actively lead in the delivery of the clinical governance, quality improvement and performance management agenda within an identified locality team
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.
The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2658-VD
Job locations
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team
Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a Mental Health professional qualification (RMN/OT/SW)
- Completion of, or commitment to working towards, Management or Leadership training
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community
- Expertise in current best practice in Perinatal Mental Health , and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation
- Specialist knowledge and application of mental health assessments and interventions using expert level clinical reasoning
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a community mental health service
- Familiarity with audit processes
- Use of evidence-based practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent presentation and training skills
- Ability to work autonomously and set own and others' priorities
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold a Mental Health professional qualification (RMN/OT/SW)
- Completion of, or commitment to working towards, Management or Leadership training
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge on mental health issues and how these impact on the individual, carer's and the wider community
- Expertise in current best practice in Perinatal Mental Health , and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation
- Specialist knowledge and application of mental health assessments and interventions using expert level clinical reasoning
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a community mental health service
- Familiarity with audit processes
- Use of evidence-based practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent presentation and training skills
- Ability to work autonomously and set own and others' priorities
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.
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.
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
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team
Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team
Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Leader
Helen Wall
01254612731
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2658-VD
Job locations
The Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team
Daisyfield Mill, Appleby Street
Blackburn
BB1 3BL
United Kingdom
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