Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides a wide range of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the needs of individuals and communities. They aim to improve mental health and well-being through integrated care, research, and innovation, focusing on delivering person-centered services that enhance overall quality of life.200

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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You need a psychology doctorate, mental health experience, teamwork skills, effective communication, IT proficiency, confidentiality awareness, perinatal mental health knowledge, and a driving license.

You will support clinical work, manage data, facilitate staff formulation sessions, assist service development, and engage in training for Perinatal competency and compassionate leadership.

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Healthcare

Leicester

Job Overview Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment! Assistant Psychologist Maternal and Perinatal Mental Health Teams This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health services. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our compassionate and forward-thinking Team where we are committed to supporting women and families through one of life’s most transformative journeys. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to help us deliver psychologically informed care to women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period. This is a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist support to mothers, birthing people, and families across different settings. You will contribute under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, and play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period. You will be part of a vibrant psychology department that values supervision, reflective practice, and professional development. We actively encourage involvement in service evaluation, audit, and research, and will support you in developing your interests in line with team priorities and national perinatal mental health initiatives. You will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. We Also Offer * A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service * Free onsite parking * Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance * Health and Wellbeing Support * Staff Support Networks Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications Base Location: Westcotes Health Centre,2 Fosse Road South,Leicester,LE3 0LP Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities) The development of Specialist Perinatal services over the last 5 years has been considerable and therefore the opportunities for learning and development are wide ranging. The perinatal frame of mind is a vital part of the service; therefore we work with individuals, couples, parent-infant relationships and within a whole family approach. This post provides a fantastic opportunity to work across two different teams: the Maternal Mental Health Team is a small, psychology-led service, whereas the Perinatal Mental Health Team employs a full multidisciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake training appropriate for the length of contract, including some specialist Perinatal competency training. There is also a strong emphasis in the Trust and within the psychology team on compassionate, effective leadership, meaning we can provide a supportive and developmental approach to management and clinical supervision. There will be opportunities to be involved with direct clinical work, supporting formulation sessions for staff, as well as a variety of team-working opportunities. Other duties will involve managing clinical data, clinical record keeping and even supporting service development. If you are passionate about improving access to evidence based and trauma-informed psychological support for women and birthing people, and being part of an innovative service, then we would welcome your application. We request that applicants write a short piece in their supporting information (no more than 300 words) entitled: ‘How my experience to date has prepared me for working within a Perinatal Mental Health Setting’. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Job OverviewCome and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!Assistant Psychologist Maternal and Perinatal Mental Health TeamsThis post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health services.We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our compassionate and forward-thinking Team where we are committed to supporting women and families through one of life’s most transformative journeys. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to help us deliver psychologically informed care to women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period.This is a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist support to mothers, birthing people, and families across different settings. You will contribute under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, and play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period.You will be part of a vibrant psychology department that values supervision, reflective practice, and professional development. We actively encourage involvement in service evaluation, audit, and research, and will support you in developing your interests in line with team priorities and national perinatal mental health initiatives.You will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.We Also Offer * A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service * Free onsite parking * Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance * Health and Wellbeing Support * Staff Support Networks      Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applicationsBase Location: Westcotes Health Centre,2 Fosse Road South,Leicester,LE3 0LPJob Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)The development of Specialist Perinatal services over the last 5 years has been considerable and therefore the opportunities for learning and development are wide ranging.The perinatal frame of mind is a vital part of the service; therefore we work with individuals, couples, parent-infant relationships and within a whole family approach. This post provides a fantastic opportunity to work across two different teams: the Maternal Mental Health Team is a small, psychology-led service, whereas the Perinatal Mental Health Team employs a full multidisciplinary team.The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake training appropriate for the length of contract, including some specialist Perinatal competency training. There is also a strong emphasis in the Trust and within the psychology team on compassionate, effective leadership, meaning we can provide a supportive and developmental approach to management and clinical supervision.There will be opportunities to be involved with direct clinical work, supporting formulation sessions for staff, as well as a variety of team-working opportunities. Other duties will involve managing clinical data, clinical record keeping and even supporting service development.If you are passionate about improving access to evidence based and trauma-informed psychological support for women and birthing people, and being part of an innovative service, then we would welcome your application.We request that applicants write a short piece in their supporting information (no more than 300 words) entitled:‘How my experience to date has prepared me for working within a Perinatal Mental Health Setting’.About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Assistant Psychologist - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

&lt;strong&gt;Job Overview&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Assistant Psychologist Maternal and Perinatal Mental Health Teams&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist to join our compassionate and forward-thinking Team where we are committed to supporting women and families through one of life’s most transformative journeys. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Psychologist to help us deliver psychologically informed care to women experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist support to mothers, birthing people, and families across different settings. You will contribute under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists, and play a key role in promoting emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be part of a vibrant psychology department that values supervision, reflective practice, and professional development. We actively encourage involvement in service evaluation, audit, and research, and will support you in developing your interests in line with team priorities and national perinatal mental health initiatives.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We Also Offer&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Free onsite parking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health and Wellbeing Support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Staff Support Networks&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Please note:&lt;/strong&gt; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Base Location&lt;/strong&gt;: Westcotes Health Centre,2 Fosse Road South,Leicester,LE3 0LP&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The development of Specialist Perinatal services over the last 5 years has been considerable and therefore the opportunities for learning and development are wide ranging.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The perinatal frame of mind is a vital part of the service; therefore we work with individuals, couples, parent-infant relationships and within a whole family approach. This post provides a fantastic opportunity to work across two different teams: the Maternal Mental Health Team is a small, psychology-led service, whereas the Perinatal Mental Health Team employs a full multidisciplinary team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake training appropriate for the length of contract, including some specialist Perinatal competency training. There is also a strong emphasis in the Trust and within the psychology team on compassionate, effective leadership, meaning we can provide a supportive and developmental approach to management and clinical supervision.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There will be opportunities to be involved with direct clinical work, supporting formulation sessions for staff, as well as a variety of team-working opportunities. Other duties will involve managing clinical data, clinical record keeping and even supporting service development.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you are passionate about improving access to evidence based and trauma-informed psychological support for women and birthing people, and being part of an innovative service, then we would welcome your application.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We request that applicants write a short piece in their supporting information (no more than 300 words) entitled:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;‘How my experience to date has prepared me for working within a Perinatal Mental Health Setting’.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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