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 us
The 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 hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
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
Qualifications
Essential
1. Appropriate degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work
2. Appropriate mentors award
3. Evidence of continuing professional development
4. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
5. ENB 997 / 8, APS 3059 or equivalent
6. Other relevant qualifications APS 276 / APS 277
7. BSc in community health studies or equivalent
8. CBT / SFT
Knowledge
Essential
9. Knowledge of caring for people in the community
10. Knowledge of Person-centred Care
11. Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments
12. Knowledge of current mental health issues and legislation
13. Knowledge of risk assessment
14. Mental Capacity Act
15. Evidence of leadership
16. Multi-disciplinary team working
17. Work with other agencies
18. Appreciation of on-going need to set, monitor and evaluate standards and participate in audit process
Desirable
19. Knowledge of the role of OT/nurse/social worker within the specialist area of perinatal mental health
20. Care programme approach
Additional Criteria
Essential
21. Adaptable / flexible
22. Approachable
23. Recognise own limits
24. Ability to work alone
25. Able to meet travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
26. Experience of care work within an appropriate community mental health setting.
27. Case load management
28. Management of complex mental health needs in a community setting
29. Experience of counselling skills in a relevant area
Desirable
30. Implementation of psychological therapies
31. Commissioning care packages
32. Experience of working in a community mental health team
Skills & Abilities
Essential
33. Ability to challenge poor behaviour
34. Role modelling good behaviour
35. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
36. Ability to praise and be supportive to others
37. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
38. Able to motivate and affect change
39. and Database skills
40. Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Desirable
41. Facilitating groups