About this role
Job summary
Our Norfolk & Waveney Perinatal Community Mental Health & Lotus Maternal Therapeutic Outreach Teamswon the NSFT Staff Excellence Awards 2022. Each member of the team shows compassion and care towards one another, supporting each other to help each other meet service user needs in a timely way.
The Perinatal team is split into three patches, North/city, South/westand the east.The new smaller teams remain supportive to each other and continue to work together closely.
We are looking for an experienced B6 Mental Health Nurse, with relevant mental health and Community experience to join our Perinatal Community Mental Health team. This vacancy sits within theEast Norfolklocality offering a mix of working in both the beautiful Norfolk countryside andCostal Areas. Within our specialist service you can look forward to a supportive and collaborative team with low manageable caseloads, with friendly,visibleand accessible senior staff and medical team. We offer specialist perinatal training, line management,caseloadand clinical supervisionalongside safeguarding supervision on amonthlybasis.We are a cohesive, friendly, and kind team and will support you every step of the way.
As this is acommunitypost, it is expected most of our work is completed face to face in service user's homes or the Community, so a valid UK full driving licence is essential. Access to your own vehicle is preferred, though pool cars can be booked through the Trust'sHiyacar system.
Main duties of the job
The Perinatal Community Mental Health Team provides prevention, detection and management of mental health problems that complicate pregnancy and the postpartum year.
You willbe responsible for:
Managing a caseload of women with moderate to severe mental health needs within the perinatal period.
Undertakinginitial assessments.
Formulatingan appropriate planof care/ signposting to other services.
Thinking about the parent infant relationship.
Participating in Duty rota (1-2 days a month).
Escalating concerns about safeguarding to ECFS /Children's Services.
Ensuring all service users have a co-produced care plan and up to date combined assessment.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All details of responsibilities and job role is included within the job description attached.
For further information contact
Tracy Turrell,
Perinatal Community TeamManager
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse, Occupational Therapist OR Social Worker with the relevant professional registration Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants) Ongoing professional development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
Desirable
Recognised Leadership/Management training Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice
Experience Essential
Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions Demonstrable experience in assessment of mental health Experience of managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs
Desirable
Experience in delivering group-based interventions Experience in supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives Experience working in the specific area Experience of interagency working Experience of supporting transitions
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and engagement skills Conflict resolution and Breakaway training (or requirement to undertake within first 12 weeks) Effective analytical and decision-making skills Care planning and Risk assessment knowledge and skills Computer skills and experience of using an Electronic Patient Record system
Desirable
Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice Prevention and Management of Suicide training Medicine Management Safeguarding training
Knowledge Essential
The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines (Government initiative) Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act. Have the ability to discuss, identify and escalate safeguarding issues in a sensitive way to protect those who are vulnerable Ensure care is values-based, non judgemental and equitable, and supports the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity being met.
Desirable
Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks Knowledge of health promotion Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
other Essential
Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address Kingfisher MBU
Hellesdon Hospital
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)