Job summaryAn exciting opportunity for a senior staff nurse who wants to specialise in perinatal mental health and be part of our dedicated specialist team.
Your role will be providing that experience, knowledge and support to the nursing team, focusing on the quality of clinical care provided. As part of the wider MDT this includes triaging referrals and supporting junior staff to do the same. Improving the quality of care through supervision and audit will be important aspects of the role.
The successful candidates will receive appropriate specialist perinatal training. The shift pattern on the Mother and Baby Unit is three long days three weeks a month which includes weekends and bank holidays. All staff are expected to rotate onto night shifts.
Main duties of the jobInpatient wards / units are designed to meet the acute holistic needs of service users/patients and carers, in a recovery focussed environment. This working environment is conducive to staff development and wellbeing. The post holder will support staff members in the assessment, planning and provision of care in line with national and local nursing and health and safety policy. The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility demonstrating use of professional skills, knowledge and expertise in the provision of high quality care. There is an expectation that the post holder will utilise research audit and enquiry to lead improvements in care.
About usLSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
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Person SpecificationQualifications- Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification
- Post graduate qualification or experience
- On-going registration with the NMC.
Knowledge- Demonstrate understanding of how research has influenced practice
- Knowledge of common mental health problems and medication used in relation to these
- Knowledge and practice of Mental Health Act 1983
Experience- 2 years post-graduation experience in mental health nursing
- Experience of assessing, planning and implementing and reviewing care needs
- Supervision and management of staff
Skills- Skill in motivating and managing chance in self and others
- Can demonstrate communication skills through practice and experience
- Clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas and excellent clinical practice
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.UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:
Acting Ward Manager
Sophie Dudley
sophie.dudley@lscft.nhs.uk
