Specialist Perinatal Nursery Nurse

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Nursery Nurse with experience in mental health care to work as part of a new team. Applicants will need to have a genuine interest in working with women and families in the perinatal period, developing specific interventions for women and their babies, have excellent communication skills, and knowledge of safeguarding. Experience of working in the Perinatal Mental Health field is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide nursery nurse support to women and their baby in the Perinatal Period on the Mental Health caseload
  • Provide interventions to support the parent- infant bond as identified
  • Provide perinatal support to antenatal and post natal mothers in the community, promoting and modelling a high standard of care at all times within the birth to five framework.
  • Participate in the assessment of needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of Care programmes for mothers and their babies.
  • To participate in multi-professional team meetings, handover meetings and other opportunities for feedback and discussion.
  • A valued member of the MDT
  • Act as a valuable resource for the team
  • To maintain confidentiality and adhere to local polices at all times in line with Trust Policy.

About us

At Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we're building a high-calibre, diverse and inclusive mental health workforce. One that will give talented professionals like you the opportunity to shape an outstanding service that will transform community mental healthcare and deliver happier and healthier lives all across our communities.

The Trust is rated 'Good' from CQC (Care Quality Commission) and will become the lead provider for mental health services across The Black Country . We have recently invested in newly created clinical divisions and are currently developing new models of integrated primary and secondary care for adults and older adults, as well launching a far-reaching inpatient strategy, working to eradicate dormitories and building new facilities.

This ambitious model is multi-agency and multi-disciplinary, opening the door for you to work in a collaborative and flexible way with partners, service users, carers and their families.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-1965-MH

Job locations

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


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 Community 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.

In addition the practitioner will be expected to offer both support and advice to partners and relatives and to work in an integrated manner with key partner organisations and professionals. The post holder will be required to support in providing consultative advice to other agencies and to participate in delivering training and development for other professionals. Liaison with a wide range of agencies including midwifery, health visiting and primary care, is central to the role.

The post holder will contribute to the transformation of the perinatal service to meet best practice standards including NICE guidelines for Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrist Quality Network Standards (CCQI).

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential
  • NNEB/CACHE /Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE)/oLevel 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years/oNVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education (NVQEYE)/ oNVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (NVQCE)/ oLevel 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation
  • Able to undertake administrative tasks
  • Able to work as required without direct supervision
  • Ability to supervise tasks undertaken by junior staff

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification attached and that your supporting information reflects the relevant skills and experience you have, as your application will be shortlisted against these criteria.

For an informal discussion please contact Shazin Virk 07584846179 - Shazin.virk@nhs.net

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 Community 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.

In addition the practitioner will be expected to offer both support and advice to partners and relatives and to work in an integrated manner with key partner organisations and professionals. The post holder will be required to support in providing consultative advice to other agencies and to participate in delivering training and development for other professionals. Liaison with a wide range of agencies including midwifery, health visiting and primary care, is central to the role.

The post holder will contribute to the transformation of the perinatal service to meet best practice standards including NICE guidelines for Antenatal and Postnatal Mental Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrist Quality Network Standards (CCQI).

Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential
  • NNEB/CACHE /Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE)/oLevel 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years/oNVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education (NVQEYE)/ oNVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (NVQCE)/ oLevel 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation
  • Able to undertake administrative tasks
  • Able to work as required without direct supervision
  • Ability to supervise tasks undertaken by junior staff

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification attached and that your supporting information reflects the relevant skills and experience you have, as your application will be shortlisted against these criteria.

For an informal discussion please contact Shazin Virk 07584846179 - Shazin.virk@nhs.net

Person Specification

Nursery Nurse Experience

Essential

  • 2 years nursery nurse experience
  • Demonstrable interest/ experience in Perinatal Mental Health

Desirable

  • Experience in Perinatal Mental Health
  • Training in VIG/ PIIOS/Watch Me Play/ Baby Massage
Person Specification

Nursery Nurse Experience

Essential

  • 2 years nursery nurse experience
  • Demonstrable interest/ experience in Perinatal Mental Health

Desirable

  • Experience in Perinatal Mental Health
  • Training in VIG/ PIIOS/Watch Me Play/ Baby Massage

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Shazin Virk

Shazin.Virk@nhs.net

07584846179

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-1965-MH

Job locations

Bushey Fields Hospital

Bushey Fields Road

Dudley

DY1 2LZ


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