Specialist Health Visitor/Nurse for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health
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Job summary
The Specialist Health Visitor/Nurse in Perinatal & Infant Mental Health is a new exciting role within the Gateshead 0-19 service as part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life National programme.
The role will provide clinical leadership, programmes of training and staff development to ensure an efficient, effective and high-quality provision for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) support throughout Gateshead. Acting as a role model and a source of first line information for Health Visitors and Family Hub team members in relation to PIMH.
The post holder will promote PIMH within community services and support frontline professionals in the development of strategies in Gateshead for the continued support of PIMH in the future.
The post holder will lead and contribute to regular audit and research activities into the experiences of service users and service providers, helping inform key stakeholders and shape future policy and decision-making processes around PIMH in Gateshead
Main duties of the job
To provide evidence based Perinatal & Infant Mental Health clinical expertise, leadership and support to colleagues.
To Provide clinical expertise to meet the needs of the families in relation to parental mental health, parent infant relationships and infant and young children's development.
To deliver direct care to families using recognised assessment and observation techniques.
Act as an advocate for parents and their infants with perinatal mental health difficulties to ensure they receive active and effective care.
Develop, disseminate, implement appropriate policies, procedures, and care pathways for women and families experiencing mild, moderate and severe mental health problems in active collaboration with colleagues and partners using Local and National Guidance.
Develop, organise, deliver and evaluate PIMH training across the workforce in line with role specific mandatory training.
Identify areas for research, audit and development and participate in research and clinical audit in relation to PIMH locally, analysing the information gathered and provide written reports to Service Managers.
Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the PIMH strategy.
To work in collaboration with the leadership team and key stakeholders/partners to support services in delivery to children, young people and their families.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Details
Date posted
26 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
421-CCS-1052C
Job locations
TBC
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
TBC
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Employer's website
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