Job summary
This is a community based role covering the Central and West Lancashire area.
We are seeking applications from confident and enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about working in a perinatal service and have experience or understanding of mental health. Post holders will work with women and their babies providing parent infant interventions with the aim to supporting bond and attachment.
We welcome applications from both male and female applicants and although advantageous, there is no requirement to have previous perinatal experience, as training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will work with women and their babies and provide parent infant interventions which will aim to strengthen bond with the aim to develop a secure attachment.
To offer support to parent in gaining understanding of baby and the promotion of Infant Mental Health using evidence based information.
To be able to promote the voice of the baby and evidence this.
The post holder will act as a Community Perinatal Nursery Nurse who will:
- Work as a qualified nursery nurse under the supervision of the Lead Nursery Nurse and wider perinatal.
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team meeting the needs of women, infants and their families by undertaking identified interventions and tasks that support and enable family centered care.
- Have a caring and supportive approach to ensure the optimum health and social wellbeing of each mother and baby and support them to develop and strengthen their bond.
- Work in clients homes, clinics and children's centres.
- Work in collaboration with parents and multi-professionals to develop person centred programmes of care.
- Be alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and act in accordance with local safeguarding policies and provide information on signposting to additional services.
- To liaise with other members of the health care team.
- To adhere to all Trust policies and complete mandatory training.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Diploma, NNEB, BTEC Childhood Studies or equivalent Obtains good language and literacy skills (GCSE or above)
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with infants (0 - 2) and families Experience of working on own or as part of a team Experience an understanding of working within safeguarding and processes Evidence based health promotion Knowledge and experience of child development Knowledge of Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) Knowledge of Infant Mental Health Willingness to access core training to further increase knowledge and understanding of perinatal and infant mental health in relation to parent/infant relationship
Experience
Essential
- Contributes to the assessment process of the parent/infant relationship, interactions and bonding. Able to identify needs and develop a plan of support. Supporting parent to create a safe and stimulating environment, which enables babies to reach their developmental milestones. To be aware of the nature of information dealt with within the NHS and to work in a manner that ensures confidentiality and security of this information. Excellent and highly developed communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to maintain confidentiality Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships. Good IT skills and confident in record keeping. Demonstrates ability to work independently whilst aware of limitations of role
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Early Years Practitioner Diploma, NNEB, BTEC Childhood Studies or equivalent Obtains good language and literacy skills (GCSE or above)
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with infants (0 - 2) and families Experience of working on own or as part of a team Experience an understanding of working within safeguarding and processes Evidence based health promotion Knowledge and experience of child development Knowledge of Perinatal Mental Health (PNMH) Knowledge of Infant Mental Health Willingness to access core training to further increase knowledge and understanding of perinatal and infant mental health in relation to parent/infant relationship
Experience
Essential
- Contributes to the assessment process of the parent/infant relationship, interactions and bonding. Able to identify needs and develop a plan of support. Supporting parent to create a safe and stimulating environment, which enables babies to reach their developmental milestones. To be aware of the nature of information dealt with within the NHS and to work in a manner that ensures confidentiality and security of this information. Excellent and highly developed communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to maintain confidentiality Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships. Good IT skills and confident in record keeping. Demonstrates ability to work independently whilst aware of limitations of role
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
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).
