At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical leadership and management for the Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team.
- Company: Join Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in perinatal mental health for women and families.
- Qualifications: Must hold a mental health professional qualification and have community experience.
The predicted salary is between 39959 - 48117 £ per year.
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:
- Intervening earlier to at preconception, during pregnancy and up to 2 years following delivery
- On-going training of professionals from multiple disciplines
- Improving pathways and processes for mothers, their families and professionals
- Delivering a multi-disciplinary specialist perinatal mental health service to women 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 include:
- Ensuring 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.
- Providing direct clinical care to patients.
- Working with senior clinicians to actively lead in the delivery of the clinical governance, quality improvement and performance management agenda within an identified locality team.
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, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT supports flexible working, believing 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.
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 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
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Perinatal Mental Health Deputy Team Leader Blackburn employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
