Job summary
Rainbow Mother and Baby unit is a 6 bedded specialist commissioned service offering assessment, support and treatment to women suffering from acute mental health illness during their third trimester of pregnancy up to baby being 12mths old.
Admissions are accepted primarily from the east of England. The team work very closely with other key professions to ensure the best outcomes for both Mother and baby therefore strong communication skills are essential.
Perinatal work is an exciting area focusing not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, committed RMN looking to enhance or gain knowledge in a complex and highly rewarding area to join our expanding service and support in the care and recovery of the ladies admitted to the service, their infant and wider family
Main duties of the job
Support and lead in the specialist care of women suffering acute mental illness during the perinatal stage
Support in leading service development and treatment for Mothers and their babies based on evidence based practice
The applicant should have experience in perinatal work, working with families and have completed training in parent/infant interventions
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead in developing and delivering personalised patient care
Support junior staff members in the development of patient care plans and risk assessments
Supervise junior staff members and take a lead in regards to student education
Support families and carers of the patients within our care
Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions to Mother/Infant
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead in developing and delivering personalised patient care
Support junior staff members in the development of patient care plans and risk assessments
Supervise junior staff members and take a lead in regards to student education
Support families and carers of the patients within our care
Deliver evidence based therapeutic interventions to Mother/Infant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid UK NMC registration
- Evidence of post graduate learning
Desirable
- Training is psychological therapy, parent/infant therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within inpatient acute settings
- Experience as supervisor and mentor of junior staff and students
- Experience of working at band 6 level
- Experience of working within perinatal mental health
Desirable
- Experience working on an acute Mother and Baby unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid UK NMC registration
- Evidence of post graduate learning
Desirable
- Training is psychological therapy, parent/infant therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within inpatient acute settings
- Experience as supervisor and mentor of junior staff and students
- Experience of working at band 6 level
- Experience of working within perinatal mental health
Desirable
- Experience working on an acute Mother and Baby unit
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rainbow MBU, The Linden Centre
Puddingwood Drive
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
