Job Description
Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.Strategic ThemesGreat Care- Care based on what matters to people.- Care provided at home or close to home.- Improvement through learning, research and innovation.- Prevention and alternatives to hospital.Great Organisation- Buildings that support health and wellbeing.- Technology enabled care.- Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.- Safe, efficient, effective and productive.Great People- A place people love to work and feel valued.- Living our values with staff (all voices count).- Attract, grow and develop talent.- Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.Great Partner- Encourage and enable effective partnerships.- Joined-up community services.- Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.- Reduce our impact on the environment.At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Job overviewWe are a countywide service, offering multidisciplinary support and psychological therapies to women experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties resulting from their perinatal experiences. This post would involve providing assessment and highly specialist CBT interventions to both antenatal and postnatal clients of the main perinatal team, as well as those of our integrated Perinatal Loss and Trauma team.You will be joining a supportive multi-disciplinary team made up of Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Nursery Nurses, Health Visitors, a Midwife and Peer Support Workers.
Staff wellbeing, trauma informed practice, and evidence-based care pathways are important principles that guide how the Perinatal Service works. This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:- Cornwall Foundation Trust- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care BoardIf you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.Main duties of the job· To provide a professionally autonomous, high quality, evidence-based assessment and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy service to women on the perinatal service caseload· To provide highly specialist advice and consultation regarding formulations and treatment to colleagues and external agencies as required.· To take full or part responsibility for supervision of trainee therapists up to Masters degree level.· To contribute to the CPD training of other Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust professionals (such as SHOs, Senior Registrars, Trainee Psychologists) as agreed with the manager.· To provide supervision to clinicians with Partnership Services as agreed.· To develop, implement and audit CBT services for the perinatal service and to propose, initiate and move forward wider developments in the perinatal Service.· To foster and maintain productive links with the other perinatal mental health teams and other service providers and agencies with whom the post liaises.This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.Working for our organisationWe’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust.
This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Approximately 568,000 people live here.
A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.
This increase the numbers of people who use out services.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.Person specificationEducation / Qualifications and Relevant ExperienceEssential criteria- Core Professional Registration e.g NMC, HCPC- Post-graduate qualification in social work, nursing, clinical psychology or equivalent.- Masters level qualification in CBT therapy- Extensive experience of working with adults and families with mental health problems.- Experience in applying specialist CBT therapy knowledge and skills to Perinatal mental health problems.Skills and aptitudeEssential criteria- Skills in applying specialist CBT therapy knowledge and skills to perinatal mental health problems.- Skills in assessment, care planning and individual and family workAt Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management- Protected CPD time for registered staff- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff- Leadership and Management development programmes- Coaching and mentoring opportunities- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff- Individual professional development programmesBeing part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff- Free DBS checks where required- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions- NHS Pension Scheme- Salary sacrifice car scheme- Cycle to work scheme- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.
It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644