Description

• Job title: (RMN) Specialist Nurse Practitioner – Community Perinatal Mental Health (Band 6).

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• Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Swandean, Arundel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, England, BN11 3EP, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £39,959–£48,117 per annum.

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, involving clinic-based, community and home-based patient assessments and treatment.

• Contract: Permanent.

Job overview:

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join its expanding Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service within the Coastal West Sussex Team.

The successful candidate will provide specialist mental health assessments, treatment and support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth. The role involves working collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, other healthcare professionals and external agencies to deliver personalised care. The service focuses on early intervention, improving parental wellbeing, supporting parent-infant bonding and promoting positive outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist mental health assessments for individuals experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties.

• Develop and implement personalised treatment and care plans.

• Provide evidence-based mental health interventions in clinic, community and home settings.

• Support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other complex mental health conditions.

• Monitor patients’ mental health progress and review treatment outcomes.

• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Coordinate care with children’s services, family support organisations, primary care and voluntary organisations.

• Provide guidance and emotional support to parents and families.

• Promote early intervention and appropriate access to specialist mental health services.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.

• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and professional development.

• Contribute to service improvement and the development of perinatal mental health care.

Requirements

• First-level Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification.

• Current UK professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Proven experience working in adult mental health services.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary and cross-organisational environments.

• Understanding of mental health assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care.

• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and external agencies.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centred care.

• Commitment to safeguarding children, families and vulnerable adults.

• Successful applicants must undergo the appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 6 salary.

• £2,000 Golden Hello or relocation incentive for eligible Band 6 nurses and practitioners, subject to terms and conditions.

• Permanent employment opportunity.

• Full specialist perinatal mental health training.

• Regular clinical supervision and reflective practice.

• Dedicated lead nurse support.

• Continuing professional development and lifelong learning opportunities.

• Opportunities to develop specialist clinical skills.

• Flexible working arrangements, including potential hybrid working where appropriate.

• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

• Opportunities to contribute to an expanding and innovative specialist service.

• A workplace culture that promotes staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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