Mental Health Practitioner in Stoke-on -Trent inStoke-on -Trent PUBLISHED TUE 29 OCT 2024 Jump to job information section

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust r47DqESQ

Job description

The Parent and Baby Service are looking to recruit to a full time band 6 Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner. The successful candidate will:

carry out mental health assessments including risk to service users experiencing a deterioration in mental health in the perinatal period.
be expected to take the lead in decisions and supervision and guide more junior staff.
work closely with the service user to provide them with the right treatment pathway for them to follow.

1. To assess and manage mental health needs, including risk, to create care plans with the individual that will lead to recovery whilst supporting them with a safety plan.

2. To act as the duty lead on shift and allocate work to other team members as appropriate, to run the shift in a safe and effective way.

3. To manage and prioritise work that is allocated to you, to complete the assessment of mental health and risk and record on electronic systems as needed.

To be able to supervision and caseload mange more junior staff.

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1. To work in conjunction with other professionals E.g. GPs, midwifery, health visiting team.

2. To works in partnership with the individual to develop a plan of care that the service user agrees with.

3. To review the effectiveness of the care plan where appropriate.

4. To make a speedy and appropriate response to all work referred.

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Useful skills for a Mental Health Practitioner: Click to view

To work as a Mental Health Practitioner in the UK, you typically need a combination of educational qualifications, relevant experience, and specific skills. Here are some key areas to focus on:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Relevant Degree: A degree in psychology, social work, nursing, or a related field is usually required.

2. Postgraduate Training: For some roles, a postgraduate qualification in mental health or a specific area (e.g., counselling, psychotherapy) may be necessary.

3. Registration: Depending on your profession (e.g., nurse, social worker), you may need to be registered with appropriate regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Social Work England.

Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others helps build trust and rapport with clients.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and without judgment is crucial for effective assessment and support.

4. Assessment Skills: Skills in conducting mental health assessments to determine the needs and risks of clients.

5. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of clients.

6. Crisis Management: Skills to assess situations effectively and respond appropriately to crises.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and their impact on mental health.

8. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.

9. Clinical Skills: For certain roles, knowledge of therapeutic techniques and interventions (CBT, DBT, etc.) may be required.

10. Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities to manage case loads and documentation efficiently.

11. Resilience and Self-Care: Ability to manage your own mental health and well-being while working in a demanding environment.

Additional Considerations:

- Personal Experience: Some practitioners benefit from personal experience with mental health, either through their own challenges or through connections with family and friends.

- Continued Professional Development (CPD): Engaging in regular training and professional development to stay updated with the latest research and practices in mental health.

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