Perinatal Community Mental Health Team Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a progressive Mental Health Nurse to join a dedicated team focused on perinatal mental health. This role emphasizes prevention and early intervention for mental illnesses during pregnancy and the postnatal period. You'll be instrumental in enhancing mother-infant relationships while promoting infant development amidst mental health challenges. This innovative service offers a supportive environment with comprehensive induction and mentorship, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference in mental health care. Join a team that values professional development and collaboration in a fulfilling role.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Mentorship

Clinical supervision

Educational development

Qualifications

• Experienced RMNs with enhanced skills in mental health care.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care for mental health conditions.
• Manage referrals and complex demands with initiative and autonomy.
• Provide educational support for peers and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Job Title: Perinatal Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

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 candidates will initially be employed on a fixed-term contract until the end of September 2024, with further funding to be confirmed.

Role Overview

The Perinatal Mental Health Nurse will focus on prevention, detection, early intervention, care, and treatment of mental illnesses occurring during pregnancy or in the first postnatal year. They will also provide pre-conception advice for women at high risk of postpartum mental illness, assess and facilitate mother-infant relationships, and promote infant development amidst maternal mental health challenges. Acting as a Mental Health Liaison Nurse within the wider maternity service, the role requires strong partnership working and relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

1. Respond to a dynamic and demanding environment, delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care across a spectrum of mental health conditions.
2. Exercise initiative and autonomy in managing referrals and complex demands.
3. Provide educational support for peers, student nurses, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced RMNs with enhanced skills and knowledge in mental health care, preferably with significant Band 5 community or perinatal experience.
• Demonstrated team working, problem-solving, excellent communication, and commitment to professional development.

Additional Information

Applicants will receive comprehensive induction, mentorship, clinical supervision, and educational development. The service operates Monday to Friday during office hours.

Applicants must have or be eligible for membership in the PVG scheme, and external applicants must have a secondment agreement if currently employed within NHS.

Contact & Enquiries

For informal enquiries or visits, contact Lead Nurse Gillian Malcolm at 01592 643355 ext 23967 or via email at [e-mail].

Legislative & Equality Statements

Post may require a criminal records check under new legislation from 1 April 2025. NHS Fife is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all sections of society, including disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence.