Perinatal Nurse: Mother-Baby Mental Health (Home Visits)

NHS North East London; Ilford; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an enthusiastic nursery nurse to join their Perinatal Parent Infant Mental Health Service in Barking and Dagenham. The successful candidate will work with mothers and infants facing mental health challenges, delivering tailored interventions in a supportive team environment. Applicants should have a robust understanding of child development and maternal mental health. This permanent role involves community work across various settings for optimal care.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Mandatory training

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of child development and attachment.
• Experience in working with mothers experiencing mental health issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing care.
• Offer therapeutic input focusing on mother and baby relationships.
• Communicate effectively with other professionals involved in care.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Experience with maternal mental illness

Therapeutic input skills

Job description

A healthcare service provider is seeking an enthusiastic nursery nurse to join their Perinatal Parent Infant Mental Health Service in Barking and Dagenham. The successful candidate will work with mothers and infants facing mental health challenges, delivering tailored interventions in a supportive team environment. Applicants should have a robust understanding of child development and maternal mental health. This permanent role involves community work across various settings for optimal care.