Job summary
The Maternal Mental Health Service is multi-disciplinary specialist service within perinatal mental health services working across Birmingham and Solihull. The service supports women and birthing people who experience moderate to severe mental health problems directly associated with their experience perinatal loss (infertility, miscarriage, still birth, neonatal death, ectopic pregnancy, medically advised termination).
We welcome applications from mental health practitioners (RMN, Social Workers, OT etc) who are keen to undertake an assessment, risk management and care co-ordination role, as part of a small, dynamic service.
Our current team consists of clinical psychologists, a specialist counsellor, a specialist midwife, peer support workers and operational staff. We are predominantly home based and provide in person appointments and home visits at a variety of sites across the city.
More information about our service can be found on our webpage below. https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/our-services/specialist-services/the-maternal-mental-health-service/
Main duties of the job
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in working with women/ birthing people and families with their reproductive journeys in the perinatal period.
You will have excellent communication and multi-agency liaison skills, as well as good knowledge of safeguarding.
You will be experienced at undertaking assessments, short term interventions, care coordination and management of risk within a mental health service.
You will be happy to work independently, using your skills and experience to support the care of women.
Our team is small and diverse, so you will need to be comfortable working closely with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds and disciplines.
Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable but not essential.
A commitment to ensuring equity of access across communities and need is central to our teams approach. The ability to think creatively to meet this challenge and a willingness to challenge health inequalities is desirable.
We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of our staff and will provide a robust induction programme. We also provide regular clinical supervision, management supervision and training for all our staff.
Candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes. This is a part time position (22 hours). Much of work is home based but we also work out of a range of mental health, primary care, maternity and community sites and home visits across the city.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
- ENB 812 or equivalent Mental Health Studies - Community, Degree/ Diploma
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under CPA, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
Desirable
- Understanding of the role and remint of the maternal mental health service
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance, including Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance (CG192)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in adult mental health.
- Ability to provide skilled mental health assessment to adults
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience working within perinatal service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver services as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to deliver psychological interventions under supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Drive and enthusiam
Desirable
- Ability to problem solve and innovate
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates and recognises difference and doesn't discriminate because of these differences.
Desirable
- Genuine interest in working with client group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
Desirable
- ENB 812 or equivalent Mental Health Studies - Community, Degree/ Diploma
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Understanding by the post holder of their responsibilities under CPA, Clinical Governance, Risk Assessment and Child Protection Legislation
Desirable
- Understanding of the role and remint of the maternal mental health service
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance, including Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance (CG192)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in adult mental health.
- Ability to provide skilled mental health assessment to adults
Desirable
- Experience working in a community setting
- Experience working within perinatal service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver services as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to deliver psychological interventions under supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Drive and enthusiam
Desirable
- Ability to problem solve and innovate
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates and recognises difference and doesn't discriminate because of these differences.
Desirable
- Genuine interest in working with client group.
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).
