Job summary
The Perinatal Parent Infant Mental Health Service are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable nursery nurse to join our team on a permanent basis for the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
The successful post holder will work as part of our Multi disciplinary team, providing treatment and intervention to women during the perinatal period who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
The core purpose of the team in which the post-holder will work, is to deliver high quality, tailored interventions in maternal mental health and attachment based approaches to mothers and infants in Waltham Forest.The Nursery Nurse role involves working with mothers and babies in their own homes, the community or at other premises such as children's centres across the boroughs. At the time of advertisement, we are using a blended hybrid model of working due to Covid-19 restrictions. This involves a mixture of remote working and face to face contacts.
Please be aware that this advert will be closed early if we received a high volume of applicants
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of children and their families by undertaking delegated duties that support and enable family centred care. To work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that there is appropriate communication with other professionals involved in the care of the child and mother.
You will work alongside professionals offering therapeutic input with the mother and baby relationship as a focus of your work.
The post holder would be expected to have robust knowledge of child development and attachment which will inform their intervention. They should also have experience with maternal mental illness and the impact this has on the mother baby relationship.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma in Childcare and Education (NNEB), Cache level 3, early years diploma or Diploma in childcare studies(BTEC)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a community setting within the NHS
- demonstrate an interest in working with women and babies in the area of perinatal mental health Experience in or able to
- Experience of working with infants and their families in varied contexts
- Assessing developmental stages with from birth and up to 2 years
- Working within multi-agency environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with mental health clients
- Experience of delivering groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of developmental stages of babies from birth to 1 year and recognition where development falls out of expected milestones
- Knowledge of antenatal care and preparation
- Knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures
- Skills and Knowledge of caring for babies from birth to 1 year
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to form therapeutic relationships
- Exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances
other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
embodiment of trust values
Essential
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma in Childcare and Education (NNEB), Cache level 3, early years diploma or Diploma in childcare studies(BTEC)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a community setting within the NHS
- demonstrate an interest in working with women and babies in the area of perinatal mental health Experience in or able to
- Experience of working with infants and their families in varied contexts
- Assessing developmental stages with from birth and up to 2 years
- Working within multi-agency environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with mental health clients
- Experience of delivering groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of developmental stages of babies from birth to 1 year and recognition where development falls out of expected milestones
- Knowledge of antenatal care and preparation
- Knowledge of local safeguarding policies and procedures
- Skills and Knowledge of caring for babies from birth to 1 year
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to form therapeutic relationships
- Exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances
other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
embodiment of trust values
Essential
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
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).
