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 enthusiastic RMN whose is committed to providing the best possible care to women at an acutely vulnerable time in their lives while also supporting the wider family network
Main duties of the job
Support and act as Nurse in Charge in the specialist care of women suffering acute mental illness during the perinatal stage
Support in service development and treatment for Mothers and their babies based on evidence based practice
The applicant should have a keen interest in Perinatal Mental Health with a strong family not individual focus
About us
Join a highly enthusiastic, passionate and committed team. Dedicated to providing the highest quality care for the ladies we treat, their babies and families
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
Keyworking pre and post natal Mothers, assessing and treating acute mental health illness while supporting them in developing, expanding or continuing the Mother-Infant relationship in a safe and secure environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
Keyworking pre and post natal Mothers, assessing and treating acute mental health illness while supporting them in developing, expanding or continuing the Mother-Infant relationship in a safe and secure environment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Valid RMN registration and ability to meet NMC revalidation criteria
Desirable
- Training in regards to mentorship
- Training in Parent/infant therapy
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of and experience working with people with MH illness
Desirable
- Knowledge of and experience working with Perinatal MH
- Working within Acute mental health
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Valid RMN registration and ability to meet NMC revalidation criteria
Desirable
- Training in regards to mentorship
- Training in Parent/infant therapy
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of and experience working with people with MH illness
Desirable
- Knowledge of and experience working with Perinatal MH
- Working within Acute mental health
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
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 Mother and Baby Unit, The Linden Centre
Puddingwood Drive
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)