Perinatal Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

The Manchester Inpatient Perinatal Service, situated at Laureate House at Wythenshawe Hospital have an exciting opportunity to become part of our nursing team. We are recruiting a RMN to work within our inpatient service, as well as supporting the wider inpatient unit.

The successful applicant will be a registered RMN with an interest in perinatal mental health. Andersen Ward specialises in the treatment and care of women who develop serious mental illness or relapse during the antenatal and postnatal period. A core part of the role requires you to support mothers and to develop/maintain a relationship with their babies. Family and carer involvement is a significant part of the ward culture, and we promote and support their involvement.

The service has strong working partnerships with a wide range of professionals, such as midwives, health visitors, social care and children services across the Northwest and as such you will need excellent communication skills and work well within a large multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a keen interest in infant development and women's mental health. We encourage personal development through managerial and clinical supervision and have a variety of training opportunities within the trust and further training in perinatal is provided.

Main duties of the job

To provide and develop in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and other relevant agencies a high-quality service for patients and carers that considers individuals' physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs. To develop and support a culture which values people rights, enables them to make informed choices and recognises everyone's right to valued lifestyle, positive social experiences and use of valued resources. To lead & contribute to the smooth running of the unit in a consistent way that reflects the philosophies of the unit, service & hospital.

• Contribute to and ensure a therapeutic and safe environment is maintained whist on duty for patients, staff & visitors.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Andersen Ward, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Andersen Ward, Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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