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.
Actively encouraging and improving the health, physical health and wellbeing of people who use in-patient services at Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit
You will work autonomously formulating and implementing exercise and wellbeing programmes for patients through admission
You will be working in partnership with other healthcare providers to deliver holistic care that addresses both mental and physical health needs and care plan desired goals.
You will work collaboratively with the MDT to promote recovery pathways including support from the Occupational Therapy team in devising individual and group timetables to support physical and mental wellbeing.
You will co-ordinate the delivery of person centred fitness plans within 1:1 sessions and group activities whilst assessing differing abilities and fitness levels.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
To work on a 1:1 basis offering therapeutic activities for Mum and Baby
Plan and run therapeutic group activities
Please see JD and person specification for further details on job role
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025