Practice Nurse jobs in United Kingdom

Support and lead in the specialist care of women suffering acute mental illness during the perinatal stage. Support in leading service development and treatment for Mothers and their babies based on evidence based practice. The applicant would ideally have experience in perinatal work, working with families and have completed training in parent/infant interventions.

Perinatal work is an exciting area focusing not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced RMN looking to enhance or gain knowledge in a complex and highly rewarding area to join our expanding service and support in the care and recovery of the ladies admitted to the service, their infant and wider family.

• Support and lead in the specialist care of women with acute mental illness during the perinatal stage.
• Support in leading service development and treatment for Mothers and their babies based on evidence based practice.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure best outcomes for Mother, baby and wider family; contribute to effective communication with other key professions.
• Be part of the perinatal team within a Trust serving a large community and contributing to service transformation.

• Experience in perinatal work with families is desirable.
• Completion of training in parent/infant interventions is desirable.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with relevant experience; able to work in complex and rewarding perinatal settings.

• As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from people with experience of using mental health services. The Trust also pledges to employ more people with learning disabilities and encourages people with a disability to apply.
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• Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes as part of safeguarding for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Health and safety requirement: COVID vaccinations are required for roles deployed to CQC registered care homes, unless exempt. This forms part of pre-employment checks.
• Flexible working options are supported; ask the recruiting manager about what is possible for this role. There is also a staff bank option for shifts at Trust hospitals and community settings.
• Location admissions are primarily from the east of England; strong communication skills are essential due to collaboration with other professions.

The Trust cares for more than 100,000 patients across Essex and parts of Bedfordshire and Suffolk and aims to be the leading health and wellbeing service in mental health and community care. We are recognised by the University of Essex, hold various accreditations, and promote innovation and inclusive practice.