Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Admissions are accepted primarily from the east of England. The team works 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.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced RMN looking to enhance or gain knowledge in a complex and highly rewarding area to join our expanding service and support in the care and recovery of the ladies admitted to the service, their infant, and wider family.
Main duties of the job
1. Support and lead in the specialist care of women suffering acute mental illness during the perinatal stage.
2. Support in leading service development and treatment for Mothers and their babies based on evidence-based practice.
3. The applicant would ideally have experience in perinatal work, working with families, and have completed training in parent/infant interventions.
About us
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further details regarding the role and requirements.
Person Specification
Education
* Valid UK NMC registration as RMN
* Evidence of post-graduate learning
* Training in parent/infant therapy
* Basic training in psychological interventions
* Qualification in the teaching/mentoring of students
Experience
* Experience of working within inpatient acute settings
* Experience of working within perinatal
* Experience of working on an acute Mother and Baby unit
* Experience of working at Band 6 level
* Experience of leading on change or 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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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