Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner - Solihull Perinatal Team
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Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner
The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides multi-disciplinary specialised care throughout the West Midlands, to treat mothers with mental health problems, both during pregnancy and in the first year post-partum. There is also a community outreach team as well as a 10-bed inpatient Unit at the Barberry. The NHS Long Term Plan (LTP) will see perinatal services expanding its remit to seeing approximately 10% of the birth rate, seeing women for up to 2 years postnatally.
Solihull Perinatal Team
Solihull Perinatal Team provides a specialist perinatal service for women living in the Solihull Borough or with a Solihull GP, who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness during the perinatal period.
We are seeking an additional mental health practitioner from a nursing or social work background to join this new service to contribute their clinical skills and care coordinate a specialist caseload.
Requirements
Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in working with women and families in the perinatal period, have excellent communication and multi-agency liaison skills, and have good knowledge of safeguarding. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable but not essential. We are committed to equal opportunities and the development of our staff and will provide a robust induction programme. We also provide regular supervision and training for all our staff.
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The service is committed to being representative of our local community and overcoming any barriers women may face in accessing our service. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds who meet the specific criteria of the post, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
Essential Requirements
- Candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
- They should hold valid registration with the relevant professional body.
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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Sarah Hayat
- Job title: Team Manager
- Email address: sarah.hayat@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0121 301 2030
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