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Job Summary
"The NHS needs you now more than ever"
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day, using your skills, experience, and compassion to help women with their mental health in the perinatal period?
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. Our Specialist Perinatal Mental Health team has been growing over the past 9 years to provide a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to caring for women experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal period. The service receive accreditation in January 2024.
We are a county wide service with a base currently in Truro. However, due to expansion we are seeking an additional base in the east of the county. It is expected that you will work in either the west or the east of the county with a base that is near to your geographical work/home area.
The team consists of qualified and trainee nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, nursery nurses, a health visitor, psychologists, psychiatrist, administration, and peer support workers led by a dedicated service lead, supported by two deputies. The team work collaboratively to support recovery and improving bonds with baby in the crucial first 1001 days.
Main duties of the job
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provision of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Services to an identified caseload.
The core purpose of the team in which the post-holder will work, is to deliver high quality, tailored interventions in perinatal mental health and attachment-based approaches to families and infants in Cornwall. The service will have a key role in raising the profile and offering high quality standards of mental health care for expectant and postnatal care across universal and specialist services.
The post holder will assist the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of children and their families by undertaking delegated duties that support and enable family centred care. To work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that there is appropriate communication with other professionals involved in the care of the child and families. The Nursery Nurse role involves visiting families in their own homes or at other premises such as children's centres across the county.
About Us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
201-25-443
Job locations
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualification in BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years OR CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 (2 year course) OR NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education OR NNEB Diploma
* Up to date with current child care practice as recommended by the Department of Health
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with women during the perinatal period
* Experience in working with families, other professionals particularly to safeguarding issues
* Experience in Video Interactive Guidance and/or other attachment interventions or willingness to train.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working with women during the perinatal period
* Experience in working with families, other professionals particularly to safeguarding issues
* Experience in Video Interactive Guidance and/or other attachment interventions or willingness to train.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Truro Health Park
Infirmary Hill
Truro
TR1 2JA
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Education
* Industries
Education
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