Perinatal Practitioner

Job responsibilities

Band 6

JOB SUMMARY

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Perinatal Mental Health Team.

Key Result Areas:

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Perinatal Mental Health Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE

• Supervision and support of other team members.
• Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional:

1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

1. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.
2. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.
3. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
4. Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.
5. Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.
6. Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.
7. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Perinatal Mental Health team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.
9. Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
10. Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

Administrative:

1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Education:

1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

1. Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.
2. Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.
3. Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.
4. Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

Personnel:

1. Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

1. Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
2. Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.
3. Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.
4. Attends team meetings.
5. Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

For full job description, please see attachedsupporting documents.

For Band 5 job description, please see attached supporting documents.

Experience

Essential

• Band 6
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems
• Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees
• Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs
• Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing
• Band 5
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings

Desirable

• Band 6
• Experience of working in a perinatal mental health setting
• Band 5
• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
• Experience of working
• holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Band 6
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager
• Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues
• Band 5
• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment

Desirable

• Band 6
• Proven activity in audit
• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder
• Band 5
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment

Qualifications

Essential

• Band 6
• RMN Current NMC registration
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current HCPC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate
• Band 5
• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist

Desirable

• Band 5
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring

Training

Essential

• Band 6
• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Band 5
• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.

Desirable

• Band 6
• Dual qualification as a RMN and Specialist Public Health Nurse or Midwife
• Solihull Approach Training or similar
• Video Interaction Guidance Training
• Band 5
• Relevant Post basic qualification and training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Band 6
• Time management
• Self-direction
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• Autonomy
• Diplomacy
• Leadership skills
• Band 5
• Ability to work on as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Motivated and resourceful
• Professional attitude

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Band 6 and Band 5
• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).