Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Perinatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Maternity Cover
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Secondment Opportunity for a Perinatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
We are excited to announce a secondment opportunity for a Perinatal Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to work with the Dorset Perinatal Community Mental Health service for a period of 14 months.
About the Role
The service offers specialist mental health treatment to women experiencing mental health difficulties in the perinatal period. From preconception up to 2 years postnatal. This is an opportunity for a highly skilled professional with a passion for Perinatal Mental Health to immerse themselves within our Perinatal Services.
The Community Perinatal Mental Health Team cover PAN Dorset to ensure Perinatal Services are accessible to women and families across the county, having two main office hubs at Dorchester (Forston Clinic) and Bournemouth (Alumhurst Road). This position is predominately within the east of Dorset geographically.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist high quality person-centred care within the framework of the Perinatal frame of mind which always considers people’s safety, privacy, and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence-based.
- Majority of our clinical contact occurs within the patient's home environment, therefore car driving is essential.
- As part of a multi-professional team, the post holder will practice autonomously, whilst being accountable and self-directed in line with the relevant code of professional conduct.
- To plan and manage complete episodes of care; undertake independent comprehensive assessment and management of service users to incorporate pharmacological considerations; making complex clinical decisions regarding service user management and clinical outcomes.
- To provide expert clinical advice, leadership, and support ensuring the needs of the service are met by exercising and demonstrating high levels of clinical judgement, critical analysis, and advanced decision-making skills.
- To lead as a driver for change, to monitor and improve standards through supervision, evidence-based practice, clinical audit, research, and education. To promote and demonstrate best practice by integrating evidence into practice.
- To work strategically, contributing to the planning and development of integrated services.
- The post holder will be accountable for the direct delivery of autonomous service user care.
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About Dorset HealthCare
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.
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- 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens, and thriving communities.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Amber Marshall
- Job title: Perinatal Community Team Lead
- Email address: amber.marshall@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07827209141
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