Job summary
We would like to invite you to join our Perinatal Mental Health Service here in Dorset.
You will be welcomed by a friendly , highly specialised Team who look after each other and who are motivated and determined to improve the outcomes of women and their families during the Perinatal period . We are proud to work alongside Peer Specialists and aim to put coproduction at the heart of what we do .
We have expanded to meet the LTP ambitions for Perinatal MH services now offering a fully integrated Maternal Mental Health Service where this post will be based but will also be part of the wider team.
You will have access to excellent supervision and training working alongside Psychologists and Specialist midwives. The team is led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist .We have excellent staff retention, one of the highest rates in the country , so get in touch . We look forward to receiving your application and enabling you to achieve your full potential as a specialist clinician.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist psychological therapy and counselling to women who have been bereaved through baby loss, and have developed moderate, complex or severe mental health issues in connection with their loss, as part of the Dorset Maternal Mental Health service.
To provide a comprehensive therapeutic service for women and birthing persons who have developed moderate, complex or severe mental health issues in connection with the loss of their baby, either through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss or IVF failure.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology OR a recognised Diploma/Degree in Counselling, or a recognised Post-Graduate level training in a relevant therapeutic modality.
- Accreditation with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), BPS (British Psychological Society), BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) or an equivalent governing body.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with grief and loss, but not necessarily baby loss. Experience of providing psychological therapy or counselling for people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Desirable
perinatal experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal statement
Essential
- Shows good understanding and enthusiasm of service area
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology OR a recognised Diploma/Degree in Counselling, or a recognised Post-Graduate level training in a relevant therapeutic modality.
- Accreditation with HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), BPS (British Psychological Society), BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) or an equivalent governing body.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with grief and loss, but not necessarily baby loss. Experience of providing psychological therapy or counselling for people presenting with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Desirable
perinatal experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal statement
Essential
- Shows good understanding and enthusiasm of service area
Desirable
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).
