Specialist Patient Infant Mental Health Practitioner

Company: NHS
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Location: Bolton
Job Description:

Specialist Patient Infant Mental Health Practitioner

The post holder will work as a specialist practitioner contributing to the development and delivery of a specialist parent‑infant mental health pathway across Bolton Family Hubs. They will liaise closely with multi‑agency partners to implement a community‑based therapeutic service for parents, infants, young children and their families with a particular focus on early intervention. The role includes the assessment and treatment of parents/carers, infants and young children.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to provide:

  • Interventions, advice, consultancy and supervision to colleagues and external partner agencies in line with THRIVE.
  • Assessment and treatment for parents/carers, infants, young children and their families.

Person Specification

  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. RMN, RNLD, OT, SW) and current registration (to be maintained).
  • Relevant qualification in working with under‑twos/fives.
  • Experience of evidence‑based parent‑infant interventions/training.
  • Management and supervision of staff.
  • Experience of community setting.

Benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme.
  • Blue Light Card discounts.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata.

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Posted: May 21st, 2026