Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for all clinical and operational aspects of the post, as well as day to day line management of the Perinatal Team.
To have the responsibility to provide leadership for the Perinatal Mental Health Team.
To ensure that nursing care is delivered to the highest standard at all times ensuring staff are kept motivated and up to date with new and innovative practices in the service while encouraging a collaborative approach to the delivery of care.
To ensure the philosophy of person-centred care is shared by the team, the patient/carer being central to the care planning process.
Participation in the delivery of service objectives, performance management, budgetary controls and service targets is an integral part of the role, as well as providing expert knowledge and advice to a wide range of service providers and users of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
To work with the Service Manager to ensure that the team provides an appropriate service to the public within current legislation, regulations, guidance and the Health Board policies and procedures.
The Perinatal Team Lead will work clinically andcollaboratively alongside key professionals to oversee and ensure specialistclinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical care inthe community for women with PNMH services and their families.
Influential in promoting mental health wellbeing, demonstrating enhanced competence in complex, clinical assessment, decision making, and the management of clinical needs. There will be times when decision making will require timely and responsive intervention to manage risk.
Lead on the collection and collation of data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, and service performance and work in partnership with clients, carers and other agencies to ensure effectiveness of performance and clinical outcomes. Improving Mental Health is an organisational Health and Care Strategy priority.
Promote the Health Board's vision to improve outcomes and experiences and reduce variation in Powys women, babies, and their families in relation to perinatal and infant mental health in line with NICE guidance (2016).
Further develop functions of Integrated Perinatal Mental Health Service in Powys in line with the 1000 lives Guidance for the Delivery of Integrated Perinatal Mental Health Services in Wales June 2018.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Mental Health degree or significant demonstrable experience in Mental Health
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification (e.g. NVQ level 4)
- PQ6/Practice Teacher Award
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation including the NHS and Community Care Act, Mental Health Act 2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Knowledge of clinical governance and how it affects practice
- Knowledge of Care and Treatment Plan process
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding process
- Demonstrable understanding of performance management
- Knowledge and implementation of NICE guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working within an adult mental health environment
- Experience of staff caseload supervision and providing professional guidance and support for colleagues
- Experience of working with people experiencing or recovering from mental illness
- Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of people management
Desirable
- Extensive post qualifying experience of working within mental health environment within a range of therapeutic environments
- Evidence of leading change or new initiatives or other service developments
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess and devise care and treatment plans in a creative manner
- Skilled Assessor
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work in partnership with others
- Ability to evaluate and present service effectiveness
- Ability to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and make critical judgements
- Ability to organise, chair and facilitate meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Mental Health degree or significant demonstrable experience in Mental Health
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification (e.g. NVQ level 4)
- PQ6/Practice Teacher Award
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation including the NHS and Community Care Act, Mental Health Act 2007 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Knowledge of clinical governance and how it affects practice
- Knowledge of Care and Treatment Plan process
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding process
- Demonstrable understanding of performance management
- Knowledge and implementation of NICE guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working within an adult mental health environment
- Experience of staff caseload supervision and providing professional guidance and support for colleagues
- Experience of working with people experiencing or recovering from mental illness
- Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of people management
Desirable
- Extensive post qualifying experience of working within mental health environment within a range of therapeutic environments
- Evidence of leading change or new initiatives or other service developments
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to assess and devise care and treatment plans in a creative manner
- Skilled Assessor
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to work in partnership with others
- Ability to evaluate and present service effectiveness
- Ability to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy and make critical judgements
- Ability to organise, chair and facilitate meetings
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).
