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Perinatal Community Mental Health Team Nurse, Kirkcaldy
Client: NHS Fife
Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 7169699166e6
Job Views: 4
Posted: 22.06.2025
Expiry Date: 06.08.2025
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for progressive and innovative Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join the Perinatal Mental Health Team within NHS Fife Health and Social Care Partnership. This is a Fife-wide service, and the successful post holders will initially be employed on a Fixed Term Contract until the end of September 2025, with further funding to be agreed.
The Perinatal Mental Health Nurse will focus on the prevention, detection, early intervention, care, and treatment of new or pre-existing mental illnesses occurring in women during pregnancy or in the first postnatal year. They will also provide pre-conception advice for women at high risk of severe postpartum mental illness. Responsibilities include assessing and facilitating the mother-infant relationship and promoting infant development in the context of maternal mental illness. Acting as a Mental Health Liaison Nurse to the wider maternity service, you will be committed to partnership working and establishing strong professional relationships.
The role requires adaptability to a changing and demanding environment. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, patient-focused care to women experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal period, across a wide spectrum of diagnoses and complexities. Initiative and autonomy are essential to respond to the unpredictability of referrals and complex demands. Additionally, you will have opportunities to provide learning for peers, student nurses, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
Applications are invited from experienced RMNs demonstrating enhanced skills, knowledge, and experience working with patients with various mental health problems. Significant Band 5 experience, preferably in a community and/or perinatal setting, is desirable.
The successful applicant will demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving skills, flexibility, excellent communication, and a commitment to professional development. Partnership working with stakeholders is also essential.
You will receive comprehensive induction, mentorship, clinical/caseload supervision, and support for educational development.
The service operates within office hours, Monday to Friday.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a "regulated role," appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more info, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees have the right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work in their application.
NHS Scotland encourages equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful. Applications from all sections of society are welcome.
We offer flexible working, family-friendly policies, and support for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates through reasonable adjustments.
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