Job SummaryC&WL SPCMHT covers the Central and West Lancashire footprint. We are seeking applications from confident and enthusiastic professionals who hold RMN/Social Work/OT registrations, that are passionate about their role and would be keen to work in the perinatal service. The post holder will work within the MDT and will be supported to carry a caseload and work with senior clinicians, have responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care, work closely to deliver care planning and daily risk assessing.
Main Duties of the JobWe welcome applications from both male and female applicants and although advantageous, there is no requirement to have previous perinatal experience, as training will be provided. As a team and service, we support flexible working and offer fantastic training and development opportunities!
About UsLSCFT 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
DetailsDate posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-CEN2610-LW
Job locations: Leyland House, Leyland, PR26 6TY, United Kingdom
For questions about the job, contact:Deputy Team Leader Leanne Bagshaw, Leanne.Bagshaw@lscft.nhs.uk, 01772520732
Job ResponsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker
- Registration with appropriate professional body.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
KnowledgeEssential- An understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983 (revised 2007)
- An understanding of the Children's act 1989
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding children and how to manage this within a specialist mental health setting.
ExperienceEssential- Completed the preceptorship process in respect of own practice.
SkillsEssential- Able to demonstrate and understand the concept of community care and the need to develop good networks.
- Can demonstrate communication skills through practice and experience
- Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
