Job summary
Do you have a passion for leading and developing Perinatal and Infant Mental Health services across North East Lincolnshire?
Do you have experience collaborative working and development of policy and procedures to address the mental health needs of womenand infants in the perinatal period?
Are you a Health Visitor looking for an exciting opportunity to work within Health Visiting, Family Hubs and partners to support Perinatal and Infant Mental Health ?
Main duties of the job
You will lead and develop Perinatal and Infant Mental Health services across North East Lincolnshire.
Work collaboratively to ensure the creation of joint multi-disciplinary pathways, policies and procedures to address the mental health needs of women, infants in the perinatal period and their families.
As the Specialist Health Visitor in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the strategic perinatal and parent-infant relationship strand of the Family Hub and Start for Life programme. You will work with Midwifery, Health Visitors, Family Hubs, 0-19 teams, Mental Health services and colleagues in the community, to achieve the minimum and go further expectations for these services within the required time frames as outlined by the HM Government Family Hubs and Start for Life programme guide 2023.
About us
At North East Lincolnshire Council, we have a unique ability to provide the ultimate work life balance for our employees. Situated within the award-winning costal area of Cleethorpes and the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds, North East Lincolnshire Council provide the perfect location for you to Live, Work & Play.
Our Vision & PurposeTo create a stronger economy and stronger communities and improve the lives of our people.
Our ValuesValuing PeopleHonestyStriving for Continuous ImprovementOpennessCommitmentBehaving with Integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for additional information. In your application, please describe how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, providing examples.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for additional information. In your application, please describe how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, providing examples.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
- Diploma in relevant specialist area such as Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Masters Module, or equivalent experience.
- Masters degree or relevant equivalent experience.
- iHV Champions Training in Infant Mental Health and in Perinatal Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Working in specialist area.
- Staff management or project management.
- Training development and delivery.
- Working in partnership with other agencies.
- Managing change in clinical practice.
- Working with a range of individuals and groups.
Desirable
- Experience of running post-natal depression groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience in maternal and infant mental health, developed through practice and training.
- Good knowledge base of current legislation and national plans which impact on Perinatal /Infant Mental health.
- Knowledge of the Public Health Agenda
- Excellent knowledge of the Health Child Programme and high impact areas.
- Aware of the external environment on the needs and health of individuals.
- Proven Leadership skills.
- Literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability prioritise and effectively manage workload.
Desirable
- Critical evaluation skills. Being able to think analytically and conceptually to identify where services can be improved.
- Demonstrates an ability to draw information from a range of sources in order to contribute to service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist Community Public Health Nurse Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
- Diploma in relevant specialist area such as Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Masters Module, or equivalent experience.
- Masters degree or relevant equivalent experience.
- iHV Champions Training in Infant Mental Health and in Perinatal Mental Health.
Experience
Essential
- Working in specialist area.
- Staff management or project management.
- Training development and delivery.
- Working in partnership with other agencies.
- Managing change in clinical practice.
- Working with a range of individuals and groups.
Desirable
- Experience of running post-natal depression groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience in maternal and infant mental health, developed through practice and training.
- Good knowledge base of current legislation and national plans which impact on Perinatal /Infant Mental health.
- Knowledge of the Public Health Agenda
- Excellent knowledge of the Health Child Programme and high impact areas.
- Aware of the external environment on the needs and health of individuals.
- Proven Leadership skills.
- Literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability prioritise and effectively manage workload.
Desirable
- Critical evaluation skills. Being able to think analytically and conceptually to identify where services can be improved.
- Demonstrates an ability to draw information from a range of sources in order to contribute to service development
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
