Job summary
The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We're investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The Community Perinatal Mental Health Team are part of the Specialist Services directorate and co-located on the Hopewood site with Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. We are a Nationally Accredited Service with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. We provide assessment and treatment to women with a range of mental health needs related to the perinatal period. The Team provides a service to the City and County of Nottinghamshire and Bassetlaw with clinics located across this geography.
Our core purpose is to work with expectant mothers and mothers to address their mental health needs and mitigate any impact on the unborn baby and infant. We aim to improve the health outcomes for mothers with the provision of a timely, integrated, high quality, effective, multi-disciplinary interventions.
Although the Team covers the whole region, this post will be located to the Newark and Mansfield areas.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team in the Perinatal Community Mental Health Team, with a specific focus on developing the offer of Occupational Therapy. This is a county wide service providing care to women and their families in the perinatal period.
We are keen to recruit people who enjoy working in multi-disciplinary teams and who are creative, adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with women and their families and whose values and principles are aligned with the organisation, including compassion, and a person/ family-centred focus.
Within this role you will support the team to maintain the quality of the service in line with NICE and RCPsych CCQI standards. You will be expected to further develop the OT offer within the service, utilising resources within the team, and with third sector organisations when appropriate. The post will have management responsibilities for clinical staff working in the Perinatal CMHT.
You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychology Lead and allied health professionals from Midwifery, Health Visiting and GP services to provide holistic packages of evidence informed care. The post holder will have an active role in training health colleagues in recognising mental health need and making appropriate referrals. The role will also involve supporting the Service Manager in reporting to NHS England, Commissioners and internal quality systems and governance.
This role will require being part of the First On Call rota for the Specialist Services Care Unit. You will be a car owner/driver and hold a current driving licence, unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. In return for your skills and commitment we offer investment in personal development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement and flexible working opportunities.
We would welcome informal visits and discussions.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team in the Perinatal Community Mental Health Team, with a specific focus on developing the offer of Occupational Therapy. This is a county wide service providing care to women and their families in the perinatal period.
We are keen to recruit people who enjoy working in multi-disciplinary teams and who are creative, adaptable and responsive to the needs of the service. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with women and their families and whose values and principles are aligned with the organisation, including compassion, and a person/ family-centred focus.
Within this role you will support the team to maintain the quality of the service in line with NICE and RCPsych CCQI standards. You will be expected to further develop the OT offer within the service, utilising resources within the team, and with third sector organisations when appropriate. The post will have management responsibilities for clinical staff working in the Perinatal CMHT.
You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychology Lead and allied health professionals from Midwifery, Health Visiting and GP services to provide holistic packages of evidence informed care. The post holder will have an active role in training health colleagues in recognising mental health need and making appropriate referrals. The role will also involve supporting the Service Manager in reporting to NHS England, Commissioners and internal quality systems and governance.
This role will require being part of the First On Call rota for the Specialist Services Care Unit. You will be a car owner/driver and hold a current driving licence, unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. In return for your skills and commitment we offer investment in personal development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement and flexible working opportunities.
We would welcome informal visits and discussions.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Valued and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical requirements
Essential
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
- Able to get around the geographical area covered.
Desirable
- Physical skills in line with MVA Breakaway.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised OT Degree/diploma.
- HCPC Registered.
Training
Essential
- oPortfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including specialist knowledge of professional interventions and evaluations.
- oLeadership training
- oClinical educator
Desirable
- oPost-graduate training specific to client group
- oRelevant Masters modules or completed programme
Experience
Essential
- oWorking experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload with young people and/or adults with mental health needs
- oKnowledge of Risk Assessment and ability to ensure effective risk management strategies within specialism.
- oExperience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills
- oExperience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams.
- oExperience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of profession/multi-professional team
- oExperience of leading the clinical and professional development of others including students
Desirable
- oExperience of working with women with mental illness in the perinatal period.
- oExperience of leading / managing project work.
- oExperience of research, audit, service evaluation and/or quality improvement projects - setting up, evaluating, reporting and application
- oIdentifies clinical risks and carries out MDT/ Trust Risk assessments and formulation for individuals, groups or services highlighting needs
- oExperience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Knowledge
Essential
- oHighly specialist applied clinical knowledge
- oApplied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
- oKnowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.
- Applied leadership knowledge.
Desirable
- oHighly specialist knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
- oContributed to regional and national clinical projects and/or strategic work
- oPerinatal Quality Network accreditation standards.
- oRegional and national standards as they apply to Perinatal Mental Health Services.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload.
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Leadership skills.
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision.
- Reflective practitioner.
- IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments
Desirable
- Experience of managing a project or service initiative.
Contractual requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to travel between sites.
Person Specification
Valued and behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation.
Physical requirements
Essential
- Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.
- Able to get around the geographical area covered.
Desirable
- Physical skills in line with MVA Breakaway.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised OT Degree/diploma.
- HCPC Registered.
Training
Essential
- oPortfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including specialist knowledge of professional interventions and evaluations.
- oLeadership training
- oClinical educator
Desirable
- oPost-graduate training specific to client group
- oRelevant Masters modules or completed programme
Experience
Essential
- oWorking experience of assessing and managing a complex caseload with young people and/or adults with mental health needs
- oKnowledge of Risk Assessment and ability to ensure effective risk management strategies within specialism.
- oExperience of effective multi-disciplinary/agency working and established interpersonal and negotiation skills
- oExperience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities for staff teams.
- oExperience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of profession/multi-professional team
- oExperience of leading the clinical and professional development of others including students
Desirable
- oExperience of working with women with mental illness in the perinatal period.
- oExperience of leading / managing project work.
- oExperience of research, audit, service evaluation and/or quality improvement projects - setting up, evaluating, reporting and application
- oIdentifies clinical risks and carries out MDT/ Trust Risk assessments and formulation for individuals, groups or services highlighting needs
- oExperience of collaboration across teams, services, and other stakeholders outside of the Trust
Knowledge
Essential
- oHighly specialist applied clinical knowledge
- oApplied knowledge of risk assessment within field of clinical practice
- oKnowledge of National Policy and guidance and impact on local practice.
- Applied leadership knowledge.
Desirable
- oHighly specialist knowledge of how mental and physical health contribute to risk assessment and support management.
- oContributed to regional and national clinical projects and/or strategic work
- oPerinatal Quality Network accreditation standards.
- oRegional and national standards as they apply to Perinatal Mental Health Services.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Well organised and able to prioritise a high turnover caseload.
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Leadership skills.
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision.
- Reflective practitioner.
- IT skills - to support clinical and service needs and developments
Desirable
- Experience of managing a project or service initiative.
Contractual requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- Ability to travel between sites.
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).
