Perinatal Psychology Therapist
| Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £51,883 to £58,544 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £51883 - £58544 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, E4 8LF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0136-25-0048 |
Summary
Clinical Delivery Deliver brief, evidence-based psychological support to parents presenting with mild to moderate mental health or relational difficulties in the perinatal period. Hold a small caseload where needs are not met by other services (e.g. declined from PPIMHS or IAPT, or on a waiting list for other service). Supervision & Reflective Practice Provide regular 1:1 clinical supervision to the PBEW team. Facilitate weekly group reflective practice for the wider multidisciplinary team, including Early Help and Community Nursery Nurse staff. Support psychologically informed thinking within team discussions and MDT-based case formulation. Liaison and Multi-agency Working Act as a key point of contact for 019 practitioners (Health Visitors, School Nurses), Early Help teams, and Family Hubs regarding parental emotional wellbeing and the parent-infant relationship. Provide psychologically informed input into multi-agency discussions, referral pathways, and planning. Work closely with external services (PPIMHS, maternity, VCS, IAPT) to ensure continuity and integration of care. Training & Workforce Development Support the co-design and delivery of training workshops for health visiting teams, Early Help, and partner agencies. Contribute to the ongoing development of borough-wide perinatal mental health awareness and relational practice skills. Safeguarding & Risk Contribute to identification and escalation of safeguarding concerns. Work in partnership with the Operational Lead to ensure safe management of risk and appropriate referral or escalation. Maintain clear documentation and participate in case reviews where required. Clinical Governance & Professional Standards Adhere to the ethical and professional standards of your registering body (e.g. UKCP, BACP, HCPC). Maintain professional registration and complete mandatory CPD. Engage in regular external clinical supervision provided by a specialist service (e.g. NELFT). Ensure all clinical notes, outcome measures, and communications are completed to a high standard and in line with GP Care Group policy.