Overview
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 focuses not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life.
Responsibilities
* Running group and 1:1 therapeutic activities to support recovery and enjoyment for Mum individually and Mum and baby together
* to work on a 1:1 basis offering therapeutic activities for Mum and baby
* Plan and run therapeutic group activities
Benefits and Work Arrangements
* Motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower
* 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; you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role and you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Staff Bank
Join our Staff bank. Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Additional Notes
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 Monday 15 Sep 2025
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