Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurses

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurse to join the South Perinatal team. You will provide evidence-based advice and interventions for women with complex mental health conditions during pregnancy and after childbirth. Key responsibilities include managing a small high-risk caseload, facilitating education for professionals, and contributing to the development of mental health services across the county. A full UK driving license is required for travel between service sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working with complex mental health conditions during the perinatal period.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to collaborate and liaise with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support to clients and professionals.
• Manage high-risk cases and contribute to multi-disciplinary care planning.
• Deliver training and educational resources related to perinatal mental health.

Job description

As a Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Nurse within the South Perinatal team, you will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based specialist advice, assessment and interventions to women with severe or complex mental health conditions who are planning pregnancy, pregnant or have a child under one.

• Provide specialist advice, consultation, liaison and education to professionals who work with women contemplating pregnancy and during the perinatal period.
• Hold a small caseload of the most complex, high‑risk cases and assist the development of skills, knowledge and understanding regarding the risks associated with this client group with internal and external partners.
• Attend perinatal referral and clinical meetings to offer support and participate in clinical decision‑making.
• Take a lead role in ensuring that a high standard of multi‑disciplinary care planning is in place and be accountable for the nursing contribution to the process.
• Ensure that the nursing team provides accurate and high‑quality patient records.
• Encourage and develop user and carer involvement.
• Support the Directorate with the investigation process and learning lessons from serious incidents and complaints.
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the Service.
• Support the manager in developing and implementing change within the team.
• Be part of the continual development of the Countywide Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of Perinatal Mental Health Training and Education to other staffing groups.
• Travel independently across the county to meet service needs; requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly under‑represented groups including disabled people, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.