Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day, using your skills, experience, and compassion to help women with their mental health in the perinatal period?
Our Specialist Perinatal Mental Health team provides a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care. Our team consists of multiple disciplines who work collaboratively to support recovery and improve bonds with babies in the crucial first 1001 days.
We deliver a high-quality service that is safe, person-centred, and focused on family and recovery. Regular 1:1, group support, and supervision are provided, along with CPD and regular training opportunities to enable your support and growth in the role.
We are looking for a dynamic and solution-focused team player who is passionate about high-quality care. You will be outcome-driven and able to work collaboratively with our organisational partners in NHS Talking Therapies, Infant Mental Health, Special Parenting Service, Maternity Services, Health Visiting, the MBU in Devon, and other agencies to deliver a unified and safe service to expectant and new mothers, their babies, and partners.
As a Specialist Perinatal Clinical Lead, you will work as part of our established team, playing a pivotal role in the delivery of specialist interventions. This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to grow and develop to deliver a high-quality mental health response to women in the perinatal period. Your experience, compassion, and enthusiasm could be just what we need.
Main duties of the job
1. Support your colleagues in the delivery of high-quality care.
2. Offer supervision to the perinatal team.
3. Deliver training both to the team and partner agencies.
4. Demonstrate leadership and engage in service development.
5. Deliver high-quality interventions.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organization and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during other holidays, lots of people choose to visit the area, increasing the numbers of people who use our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Current professional registration with NMC.
* Specialist Perinatal education and/or equivalent experience to master's level.
* Extensive experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments.
* Advanced skill in CBT, VIG, or EMDR or interventions relevant to this post.
* Extensive knowledge of safeguarding processes.
Skills and aptitude
* Confident in their abilities to make rapid and effective decisions.
* Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise a team of staff demonstrating the highest clinical standards.
* Leadership and management skills.
Knowledge and abilities
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and knowledge base underpinning mental illness in the perinatal period.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata
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