The Perinatal Mental Health Team are excited to recruit a permanent, care coordinator (nurse/social worker/OT) to work full time as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team. 30 Hours per week (0.8 WTE).

The team is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. It is a busy, secondary care mental health service that offers a range of evidence based and NICE concordant mental health interventions to the women of Worcestershire during the perinatal period. The team is passionate, motivated and collaborative and operates on a Recovery based person-centred ethos. Professional development is encouraged there are strong links with local and regional CPD and training networks, with regular trainees on specialist placements.

This post offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working in a multi-disciplinary team of highly-skilled and knowledgeable clinicians. The successful candidate will ideally be able to demonstrate experience of working in a perinatal or mental health related field, or alternatively will be able to demonstrate in interview, a thorough understanding of the specific role a nurse/OT/social worker will fulfil in a perinatal service pathway.

It is essential that applicants can meet the travel requirement for the post. The service operates from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

For further information, or informal discussion, please contact: Lucy Gordon, Clinical Lead

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in support of the close MDT within a community mental health team. Supervision and teaching of junior staff will be part of the role. As a team we encourage ongoing learning and development through reflection and clinical supervision which we try and embed in our daily practice. The post holder will be responsible for completing assessments, supporting with groups and working alongside all members of the MDT as well as patients, their families, carers and infants.

About us

The Perinatal Mental Health Team is a specialist community-based service focused on helping women at risk of developing, or experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties, during pregnancy and during the 2 years following childbirth or require pre-conceptual counselling.

We want to ensure that patients needs are met and families are supported. We work with a number of partners, including GPs, Social Workers, Midwives and Health Visitors, to ensure this is the case. We offer home visits, clinic appointments, virtual appointments and a wide range of 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 criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

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

Desirable

• ENB 997 / 8, APS 3059 or equivalent
• Other relevant qualifications APS 276 / APS 277
• BSc in community health studies or equivalent
• CBT / SFT

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

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

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
• I.T. and Database skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Desirable

• Facilitating groups

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Studdert Kennedy House

Spring Gardens

Worcester

WR1 2AE

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