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Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, youll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Were an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
All details of responsibilities and job role is included within the job description attached.
For further information contact
Karyn Mills, Perinatal Community TeamManager City and North
Paige Harrhy, Matron
Our Norfolk & Waveney Perinatal Community Mental Health & Lotus Maternal Therapeutic Outreach Teamswon the NSFT Staff Excellence Awards 2022. Each member of the team shows compassion and care towards one another, supporting each other to help each other meet service user needs in a timely way.
Here's what our carers/service users have said about us ''The team were fantastic in supporting me in my journey back to being well and being able to be a mum to my baby''.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, a Therapies team, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Peer Support Workers, Nursery Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Team Managers, a Matron and a Service Manager specialising in perinatal mental health.
We have recently restructured the teams to split the County into three patches. The new smaller teams remain supportive to each other and continue to work together closely.
We are looking for an experienced B6 Occupational Therapist preferably with relevant mental health and Community experience to join our Perinatal Community Mental Health team. This vacancy sits within the City and North locality offering a mix of working in both the beautiful Norfolk countryside and our "fine" City.
Within our specialist service you can look forward to a supportive and collaborative team with low manageable caseloads, with friendly, visible and accessible senior staff and medics.
We offer specialist perinatal training, line management, caseload and clinical supervision monthly and you can be a part of the Perinatal National Community OT network.
As this is a Community post, it is expected most of our work is completed face to face in service user's homes or the Community, so a valid UK full driving licence is essential. Access to your own vehicle is preferred, though pool cars can be booked through the Trust's Hiyacar system.
If you're enthusiastic, person centred and have the skills needed to work in a community setting, we would love to hear from you.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a caseload of women with moderate to severe mental health needs within the perinatal period.
- Undertakinginitial assessments.
- Formulating an appropriate plan of care/ signposting to other services.
- Utilising your specialist knowledge and training to offer Occupational therapy specific assessments, interventions and groups to service users across the team.
- Thinking about the parent infant relationship.
- Participating in Duty rota (1-2 days a month).
- Escalating concerns about safeguarding to ECFS /Children's Services.
- Ensuring all service users have a co-produced care plan and up to date combined assessment.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, youll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Were an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
All details of responsibilities and job role is included within the job description attached.
For further information contact
Karyn Mills, Perinatal Community TeamManager City and North
Paige Harrhy, Matron
Our Norfolk & Waveney Perinatal Community Mental Health & Lotus Maternal Therapeutic Outreach Teamswon the NSFT Staff Excellence Awards 2022. Each member of the team shows compassion and care towards one another, supporting each other to help each other meet service user needs in a timely way.
Here's what our carers/service users have said about us ''The team were fantastic in supporting me in my journey back to being well and being able to be a mum to my baby''.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Consultant Psychiatrists, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, a Therapies team, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Peer Support Workers, Nursery Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Community Team Managers, a Matron and a Service Manager specialising in perinatal mental health.
We have recently restructured the teams to split the County into three patches. The new smaller teams remain supportive to each other and continue to work together closely.
We are looking for an experienced B6 Occupational Therapist preferably with relevant mental health and Community experience to join our Perinatal Community Mental Health team. This vacancy sits within the City and North locality offering a mix of working in both the beautiful Norfolk countryside and our "fine" City.
Within our specialist service you can look forward to a supportive and collaborative team with low manageable caseloads, with friendly, visible and accessible senior staff and medics.
We offer specialist perinatal training, line management, caseload and clinical supervision monthly and you can be a part of the Perinatal National Community OT network.
As this is a Community post, it is expected most of our work is completed face to face in service user's homes or the Community, so a valid UK full driving licence is essential. Access to your own vehicle is preferred, though pool cars can be booked through the Trust's Hiyacar system.
If you're enthusiastic, person centred and have the skills needed to work in a community setting, we would love to hear from you.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing a caseload of women with moderate to severe mental health needs within the perinatal period.
- Undertakinginitial assessments.
- Formulating an appropriate plan of care/ signposting to other services.
- Utilising your specialist knowledge and training to offer Occupational therapy specific assessments, interventions and groups to service users across the team.
- Thinking about the parent infant relationship.
- Participating in Duty rota (1-2 days a month).
- Escalating concerns about safeguarding to ECFS /Children's Services.
- Ensuring all service users have a co-produced care plan and up to date combined assessment.
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