Job summary
We are delighted to be advertising this new opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic nursery nurse to join our perinatal mental health team within the Parent and Baby day unit.
The role will involve supporting mums in the antenatal and postnatal period experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. This may include work around bonding and attachment. You will work alongside families, carers and other health professionals to provide high quality care to both mum and baby.
The appointed individual will need to be innovative, compassionate and motivated. They will need to have a passion to support mothers, babies and their families working to make a positive contribution to they recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
To offer support to the nursing team providing a safe environment for baby to be cared for while mum attends appointments.
To offer individual sessions to a mum and baby, for example baby massage, education around parent craft and play, bonding and attachment support.
To offer group sessions where appropriate which may include partners.
To offer support both in the day hospital and community setting.
About us
At the Parent and Baby unit we offer a day hospital service, community team and have recently developed the maternal mental health pathway.
You will be part of our multi-disciplinary team working alongside psychiatrists, CPN's, psychologist, health care support workers, admin and peer support workers. This is an exciting time for our team as we are currently developing new pathways within the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of quality, evidence based care for women experiencing moderate to severe mental illness, by providing advice and support on Early Years parenting and child care. The Nursery Nurse will work as a member of the wider Perinatal Mental Health Service assisting the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of women and their families by undertaking delegated duties that support family centred care. The post holder will ensure that there is appropriate communication with other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the mother and child.
Under the supervision of the care coordinator, the post holder will provide support and education to defined caseload of women with moderate to severe perinatal mental health problems, and those with pre-existing severe mental health disorders to help promote well-being, promote mother-infant relationships and reduce risk, during a vulnerable time for womens mental health. They will contribute to holistic community assessments, in a range of settings, with a strong emphasis on the parent-infant relationship and safeguarding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of quality, evidence based care for women experiencing moderate to severe mental illness, by providing advice and support on Early Years parenting and child care. The Nursery Nurse will work as a member of the wider Perinatal Mental Health Service assisting the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of women and their families by undertaking delegated duties that support family centred care. The post holder will ensure that there is appropriate communication with other professionals and agencies involved in the care of the mother and child.
Under the supervision of the care coordinator, the post holder will provide support and education to defined caseload of women with moderate to severe perinatal mental health problems, and those with pre-existing severe mental health disorders to help promote well-being, promote mother-infant relationships and reduce risk, during a vulnerable time for womens mental health. They will contribute to holistic community assessments, in a range of settings, with a strong emphasis on the parent-infant relationship and safeguarding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or equivalent qualification i.e. relevant NVQ level 3.
Desirable
- Advanced Nursery Nurse qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Nursery Nurse experience.
- Previous experience of working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience
- Previous experience of data input
- Experience of using evidence based bonding and attachment interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Child Protection procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent organisational skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs
Desirable
- Undertaken development assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or equivalent qualification i.e. relevant NVQ level 3.
Desirable
- Advanced Nursery Nurse qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Nursery Nurse experience.
- Previous experience of working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Previous NHS Experience
- Previous experience of data input
- Experience of using evidence based bonding and attachment interventions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Child Protection procedures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of effective team working
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent organisational skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Demonstrates a willingness to undertake further training, identification of own development and training needs
Desirable
- Undertaken development assessments
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).
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).
