Job summary ThePerinatal Mental Health Team are excited to recruit a permanent, carecoordinator (nurse/social worker/OT) to work full time as part of themulti-disciplinary clinical team.
30Hours per week ( WTE).Theteam is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
It is a busy,secondary care mental health service that offers a range of evidence based andNICE concordant mental health interventions to the women of Worcestershireduring the perinatal period.
The team is passionate, motivated andcollaborative and operates on a Recovery based person-centred ethos.
Professional development is encouraged; thereare strong links with local and regional CPD and training networks, withregular trainees on specialist placements.Thispost offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working in amulti-disciplinary team of highly-skilled and knowledgeable clinicians.
The successful candidate will ideally be ableto demonstrate experience of working in a perinatal or mental health relatedfield, or alternatively will be able to demonstrate in interview, a thoroughunderstanding of the specific role a nurse/OT/social worker will fulfil in aperinatal service pathway.
Itis essential that applicants can meet the travel requirement for the post.
Theservice operates from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.Forfurther information, or informal discussion, please contact: Lucy Gordon,Clinical Lead Main duties of the job The post holder will work insupport of the close MDT within a community mental health team.
Supervision andteaching of junior staff will be part of the role.
As a team we encourage ongoing learning anddevelopment through reflection and clinical supervision which we try and embedin our daily practice.
The post holder will be responsible for completingassessments, supporting with groups and working alongside all members of theMDT as well as patients, their families, carers and infants.
About usThe Perinatal Mental Health Teamis a specialist community-based service focused on helping women at risk ofdeveloping, or experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties,during pregnancy and during the 2 years following childbirth or requirepre-conceptual counselling.
We want toensure that patients needs are met and families are supported.
We work with anumber of partners, including GPs, Social Workers, Midwives and HealthVisitors, to ensure this is the case.
Weoffer home visits, clinic appointments, virtual appointments and a wide rangeof groups to our antenatal and postnatal mums and partners.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Able to motivate and affect change and Database skills Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Desirable Facilitating groups Additional Criteria Essential Adaptable / flexible Approachable Recognise own limits Ability to work alone Able to meet travel requirements of the post Experience Essential Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
Case load management Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area Desirable Implementation of psychological therapies Commissioning care packages Experience of working in a community mental health team Knowledge Essential Knowledge of caring for people in the community Knowledge of Person-centred Care Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments Knowledge of current mental health issues and legislation Knowledge of risk assessment Mental Capacity Act Evidence of leadership Multi-disciplinary team working Work with other agencies Appreciation of on-going need to set, monitor and evaluate standards and participate in audit process Desirable Knowledge of the role of OT/nurse/social worker within the specialist area of perinatal mental health Care programme approach Qualifications Essential Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work Appropriate mentors award Evidence of continuing professional development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.