Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified mental health nurse, occupational therapist or social worker to join the Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire (North Yorkshire) Perinatal Team, as a band 5 community mental health practitioner. This post will be covering the Hambleton and Richmondshire area, based at North Moor House, Northallerton.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the community perinatal multi-disciplinary team providing a service to women and families experiencing mental health difficulties in pregnancy and up to 1 year postnatal.
You will be a valuable part of the service and support needs for birthing people and their families, working with a supportive team of nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, peer support workers, support workers, nursery nurses and psychologists.
The post will include supporting birthing people with all aspects of their mental health care, assessing risk, liaising closely with other professionals and services such as maternity.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary team, you will act as CPA coordinator or lead professional within our specialist service that strives to deliver excellent standards of care to expectant and new birthing people with severe and complex mental health problems. The successful applicant will have sound risk assessment skills and an awareness of the CPA process. Experience of working in the community is desirable but not essential.
You will receive individual and group clinical supervision, as well as regular line management supervision and personal and professional development through the appraisal process.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a competency framework for 18 months to progress from band 5 to band 6. The opportunity is open to Nurses and other registered professionals. The post holder will be required to keep a portfolio of evidence and clinical achievement to support the uplift to band 6. This is a structured process which will be supported through clinical and management supervision.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a competency framework for 18 months to progress from band 5 to band 6. The opportunity is open to Nurses and other registered professionals. The post holder will be required to keep a portfolio of evidence and clinical achievement to support the uplift to band 6. This is a structured process which will be supported through clinical and management supervision.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale)
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in a community setting
- Collaborative working with patients, families and carers
- Working in a multi disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation MHA MCA
- Understanding Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/family and all members of the MDT
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
Desirable
- competency in venepuncture
personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with Trust Values and behaviours
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with trust policies and service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with an approved professional body
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- For registered nurses: MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale.
- Trained Clinical Supervisor (within agreed timescale)
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Post Graduate qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental ill health
Desirable
- Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
- Working in a community setting
- Collaborative working with patients, families and carers
- Working in a multi disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of relevant legislation MHA MCA
- Understanding Safeguarding and its application in practice
- Clinical risk assessment and management and its application in practice
- Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.
Skills
Essential
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/family and all members of the MDT
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
Desirable
- competency in venepuncture
personal attributes
Essential
- Able to work in accordance with Trust Values and behaviours
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with trust policies and service needs
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
