Job summary
The Perinatal Community Mental Health Service is a specialist secondary care multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatry, psychological therapies, occupational therapy, specialist nursing and nursery nursing, social work, and peer support. We are a diverse and experienced group committed to delivering excellence in perinatal care.
The service operates across three sub-teams (Wandsworth, Kingston & Richmond, Sutton & Merton), which come together weekly for meetings and case discussions. We also meet regularly as a whole service for reflective practice, complex case discussions, and business meetings to ensure smooth operations and collaborative service development. We encourage interdisciplinary training sessions and co-production with our service users.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Perinatal Service is a passionate, dynamic, and committed team looking to recruit a Community Perinatal Nurse. Previous experience in perinatal mental health is not required, as we pride ourselves on providing extensive training and development opportunities. We are dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based practice. This post will support and prepare you for the transition from a Band 6 role to a Band 7 specialist role (not necessarily within our service), following the Competency Framework for Perinatal Mental Health Professionals.
The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction, with ample support and time to settle into the role. Our team manages small caseloads of women or birthing persons who are pregnant or in the post-natal period, supporting them and their families during this critical time.
The Community Perinatal Nurse role is suitable for Registered Nurses who have completed their preceptorship and are registered as approved NMC mentors. The post holder will deliver, high-quality, safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence in compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be working with pregnant service-users in the antenatal and post-natal period who present with complexity and significant levels of risk, working with the wider systems, Mother and Baby Units, Maternity Services, joint Liaison with midwives and consultant obstetricians, Universal services, secondary services including family and carers, and working with patients who frequently present to crisis services. It would also suit someone who is passionate about working within a Multi-disciplinary role, Perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist, experienced psychotherapist, perinatal community mental health practitioners, occupational therapist, nursery nurses and excellent team administration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be working with pregnant service-users in the antenatal and post-natal period who present with complexity and significant levels of risk, working with the wider systems, Mother and Baby Units, Maternity Services, joint Liaison with midwives and consultant obstetricians, Universal services, secondary services including family and carers, and working with patients who frequently present to crisis services. It would also suit someone who is passionate about working within a Multi-disciplinary role, Perinatal Consultant Psychiatrist, experienced psychotherapist, perinatal community mental health practitioners, occupational therapist, nursery nurses and excellent team administration.
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of research based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant
- Professional and Clinical legislation
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.
- Experience of engaging / supporting clinical research projects
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
- Experience of teaching. e.g. lecturer practitioner/preceptorship
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
Person Specification
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse and/or Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of research based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience as a preceptor / mentor
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant
- Professional and Clinical legislation
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.
- Experience of engaging / supporting clinical research projects
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
- Experience of teaching. e.g. lecturer practitioner/preceptorship
- Experience of recruitment and selection of staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
