Job summary
HDFT are seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate registered Nurse to be part of the innovative 0-25 Family Health Service within Co Durham. The Public Health Staff Nurse for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health is an exciting role within the 0-25 Family Health Service in County Durham and will be an integral part of the Best Start Family Hubs.In HDFT and County Durham we are dedicated in working towards improved public health outcomes for children and families, delivering high quality universal and targeted services to meet the key improvement priorities for the population.

Main duties of the job
The role will involve working in different community settings, including Family Hubs and family homes both as part of a team and as a lone worker. The role will support the Specialist Health Visitor in Perinatal & Infant Mental Health (PIMH) with leadership and supporting colleagues. The post holder will deliver direct care using recognised assessment and observation techniques under the supervision of the Specialist HV PIMH. The role will support with the development, organisation, delivery and evaluation of PIMH training across the workforce. Also including the dissemination and implementation of care pathways, policies and procedures for women and families experiencing mild, moderate and severe mental health problems. The post holder will be required to support the Specialist HV PIMH with any areas of research, audit, analysis and development. As this role is part of the Family Hub development there would be an expectation of effective integrated working with key delivery partners and the voluntary sector.

About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Job responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Duggan on susanduggan@nhs.net

Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• First level registration nurse, midwife
• Evidence of continuing practice
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of working with children and families.

Desirable

• Mentoring/ Teaching in Practice qualification ENB 998/730
• Post registration qualification in infant/ adult mental health
• Experience of training and supervising staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).