Specialist Perinatal Senior Mental Health Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support provided

Job summary

A 12-month fixed-term secondment in the Gloucestershire Perinatal Community Mental Health Team, part of Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, offers specialist assessment, support and treatment to women and their families from pregnancy until two years after birth, prioritising those with serious and complex needs.

Strong post-registration experience in risk assessment is essential; perinatal experience is desirable, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Professional health or social care qualification.
• Registered clinician.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in mental health or a related area.
• Extensive experience of first-line assessment, including risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, support and treatment for women and their families in the perinatal period.
• Prioritise women with serious and complex mental health needs, including those with past serious episodes who are now well.
• Act as a vital link to services supporting women and families with mental health issues.
• Provide specialist consultation, training and advice to mental health, maternity and primary health services.
• Complete comprehensive mental state examinations.
• Thoroughly assess risk and document and communicate findings clearly and concisely.

Skills

Clinical skills

Mental state exams

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Professional health or social care qualification

Job description

A 12-month fixed-term secondment in the Gloucestershire Perinatal Community Mental Health Team, part of Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. The post offers specialist assessment, support and treatment to women and their families from pregnancy until two years after birth, prioritising those with serious and complex needs. Mental health nurses and social workers are welcome, and 30 hours a week will be considered alongside the 37.5-hour full-time pattern. Strong post-registration experience in risk assessment decides fit; perinatal experience is desirable but training is given.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist assessment, support and treatment for women and their families in the perinatal period
• Prioritise women with serious and complex mental health needs, including those with past serious episodes who are now well
• Act as a vital link to services supporting women and families with mental health issues
• Provide specialist consultation, training and advice to mental health, maternity and primary health services
• Complete comprehensive mental state examinations
• Thoroughly assess risk and document and communicate findings clearly and concisely

Qualifications

• Professional health or social care qualification

Registration & licences

• Registered clinician

Experience

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in mental health or a related area
• Extensive experience of first-line assessment, including risk assessment
• Good level of post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent clinical skills
• Proven ability to complete comprehensive mental state examinations
• Proven ability to assess risk thoroughly and communicate it clearly and concisely

Checks & eligibility

• Full disclosure of visa history if a visa is required to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Experience of, or specialist knowledge in, perinatal mental health
• Experience of working in community settings in a senior practitioner role

What’s offered

• Full training and support provided