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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You must be a registered mental health nurse with post-qualification experience, skills in mental health, and a passion for supporting women in the perinatal period. Show how you embody the Trust's values.
  • You will provide high-quality nursing care, conduct assessments, collaborate on care plans, oversee shifts, and support the therapeutic program and rapid response team for mothers and infants.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Registered mental health nurse
  • Experience
  • Post qualification experience as a Mental Health Nurse
  • Skills
  • Evidence of skills acquired through working and receiving training in mental health services
  • Interest
  • Demonstrates an interest in working with women in the perinatal period
  • Values
  • Has the applicant displayed or described a way in which they meet 1 of the 3 Trust values? Caring, Simple, Integrity?
  • Has the applicant evidenced lived experience, caring or volunteering experience within the supporting statement?

Responsibilities

  • To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team on the Mother and Baby Unit.
  • To work as a primary nurse, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and professional nursing care.
  • Working alongside a named nursery nurse to ensure a high standard of physical and emotional care for infants residing on the unit.
  • To undertake specialist assessments of need which lead to the development of detailed and effective nursing and infant care plans.
  • To collaborate on reports for outside agencies where it is requested for the purposes of the wellbeing of either mother or child.
  • To work on a rotational basis over 24-hour period.
  • To act as a shift coordinator of a period of duty.
  • To participate in the delivery of the ward therapeutic programme.
  • To provide assistance as part of The Mount rapid response team.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Staff Nurse position in the Mother and Baby Unit?

The main focus of the Staff Nurse position is to provide high-quality nursing care and support to mothers and infants, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and deliver therapeutic programmes while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The essential qualification required is to be a registered mental health nurse.

What experience is necessary for applicants?

Applicants should have post-qualification experience as a Mental Health Nurse.

Is there any specific skill set required for this role?

Yes, evidence of skills acquired through working and receiving training in mental health services is essential.

Are there any specific interests that are advantageous for candidates?

Demonstrating an interest in working with women in the perinatal period is essential for candidates.

What are the working hours like for this position?

The position requires working on a rotational basis over a 24-hour period.

How does the organization support employee wellbeing?

The organization offers fantastic employee wellbeing support, including flexible working arrangements, coaching, and opportunities for career development and training.

What kind of support does the organization provide for new nurses?

The organization provides support for training and education, alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes.

Is sponsorship available for international applicants?

Yes, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles for individuals who require a visa to work in the UK.

Can you describe the work environment within the Mother and Baby Unit?

The work environment is collaborative and multidisciplinary, focusing on providing high standards of care for both mothers and infants, with an emphasis on emotional and physical well-being.

Improving health, improving lives

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Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across Leeds and York. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to improve the mental health and well-being of their patients. Their purpose is to support recovery and enhance the lives of individuals through integrated and person-centered health services.