Placement Overview
| Placement Title | Specialist Perinatal Community Mental Health Team |
| Trust | |
| Your Placement Contact | Cluster 1 – Hannah Dooks, Cluster 2 – TBC, Cluster 3 – Jennifer Elliott. Rebecca Flanagan – Send Email |
| Placement Address | Cluster 1 is Based at Laurate House, Southmoor Road Cluster 2 is Based at Prestwich Hospital, Old Trust HQ Cluster 3 is based at Hexagon Tower, Crumpsall Vale |
| Placement City/Town: | Various Locations |
| Placement Phone | 0161 271 0188 Cluster 1 – Option 1 Cluster 2 – Option 2 Cluster 3 – Option 3 |
About this placement
What is organised for students on commencement of placement?
Student Booklet
Induction to Placement area (Students are welcome to attend for an informal visit prior to starting placement)
Allocation of Practice Assessor / Supervisor
What are the arrangements for mentors/assessors?
Each student will be allocated a Practice Assessor and Supervisor prior to commencing placement, however will work with all members of the MDT.
What shift patterns are students allocated for learning?
Shift Notes:
Monday – Friday 09.00 – 17.00 (excluding Bank Holidays)
What patient care situations are available in this placement?
Specialist Perinatal Mental Health (PMH) services provide care and treatment for women with complex mental health needs and support the developing relationship between parent and baby. They also offer women with mental health needs advice for planning a pregnancy.
What nursing model is used for planning care?
Pathway 1: Preconception advice
Pathway 2: Specialist assessment
Pathway 3: Emergency assessment
Pathway 4: Psychological interventions
Pathway 5: Inpatient care (MBUs)
What core clinical skills can be learnt?
Risk Assessments
Mental State Examinations
Communication Skills
Assessment Care Planning
Interventions
Evaluations
MDT Working
What additional clinical skills can be learnt?
Collaborative Working
Multi-disciplinary working
Self-development
Risk Assessment in community setting
Responsibilities
What resources are available to help students learning?
Knowledge
Information packs
Skills of staff in team
Available literature, reading materials in various locations
Spoke Placements
Attend Preconception Clinics
Mother and Baby Units
Specialist Mental Health Midwives
Dad Matters
Additional Information
Car Business insurance –
Students must ensure they have business insurance on their vehicles whist on placement.
Please contact the Placement Team as soon as possible if you cannot attend.