AddressNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult Mental Health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good Mental Health.
Nearly 3,200 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 900+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven Mental Health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
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Job overview
My name is Justine and I’m the Ward Manager of the Kingfisher Mother & Baby Unit. The Kingfisher Mother & Baby Unit is 1 of 21 specialist inpatient units in the UK.
Our 8 bedded family centred unit opened in January 2019 to provide interventions to women with moderate to severe Mental Health conditions
from 3rd trimester, up to 12 months post-natal. The reason this provision of care is so unique is that the mothers are offered assessment and
treatment of their Mental Health whilst being supported to meet the care needs of their baby and nurture the parent infant relationship. It is widely
recognised that keeping mother and baby together improves outcomes for both, mother and infants Mental Health.
Our Kingfisher MBU MDT is highly skilled. Treatment is informed by the MBU Perinatal Specialists in the following disciplines health visitor, parent infant therapist, nurses, midwives, clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, occupational therapist and social worker to name a few.
As a Perinatal staff nurse you will work in partnership with the MDT and leadership team to deliver high quality, innovative specialist care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit motivated and passionate staff nurses.
We have permanent opportunities available.
The ideal candidate will work across a shift pattern of days and nights, ensuring clinical care is at the forefront of practice. Including robust
assessment of mother & baby, thorough documentation processes, implementing improvements in care based on evidenced based practice and national guidance.
The successful candidate will work alongside the MDT and leadership team to ensure a safe and high standard of care in line with the trust values
and National standards for Perinatal care, as well as supporting the wider strategic aims of the service. Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills will be required as well as the ability to demonstrate a passion for both continuity and for person centred care.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park.
We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of
history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
If you believe you can offer these women and their babies the care and compassion that they deserve, this is a job for you. This service can offer
training, building upon the skills you have to make you a Perinatal Specialist, if you are not one already.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH)
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake training
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983
other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel independently
- Flexibility and adaptability
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Two Ticks - Guaranteed Interview Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.
The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.
This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
