• Job Description

  Req#: C9421-24-0305?language=en&page=296&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Specialist Health Visitor/Nurse in Perinatal & Infant Mental Health is a new exciting role within the Gateshead 0-19 service as part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life National programme.

  The role will provide clinical leadership, programmes of training and staff development to ensure an efficient, effective and high-quality provision for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) support throughout Gateshead. Acting as a role model and a source of first line information for Health Visitors and Family Hub team members in relation to PIMH.

  The post holder will promote PIMH within community services and support frontline professionals in the development of strategies in Gateshead for the continued support of PIMH in the future.

  The post holder will lead and contribute to regular audit and research activities into the experiences of service users and service providers, helping inform key stakeholders and shape future policy and decision-making processes around PIMH in Gateshead

  Main duties of the job

  To provide evidence based Perinatal & Infant Mental Health clinical expertise, leadership and support to colleagues.

  To Provide clinical expertise to meet the needs of the families in relation to parental mental health, parent infant relationships and infant and young children's development.

  To deliver direct care to families using recognised assessment and observation techniques.

  Act as an advocate for parents and their infants with perinatal mental health difficulties to ensure they receive active and effective care.

  Develop, disseminate, implement appropriate policies, procedures, and care pathways for women and families experiencing mild, moderate and severe mental health problems in active collaboration with colleagues and partners using Local and National Guidance.

  Develop, organise, deliver and evaluate PIMH training across the workforce in line with role specific mandatory training.

  Identify areas for research, audit and development and participate in research and clinical audit in relation to PIMH locally, analysing the information gathered and provide written reports to Service Managers.

  Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the PIMH strategy.

  To work in collaboration with the leadership team and key stakeholders/partners to support services in delivery to children, young people and their families.

  About us

  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

  Date posted

  26 March 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum (pro rata)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  421-CCS-1052C

  Job locations

  TBC

  Gateshead

  NE8 1HH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This role will cover Gateshead and will be part of the 0-19 family health service, management team.

  For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This role will cover Gateshead and will be part of the 0-19 family health service, management team.

  For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification.

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register

  Desirable

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification

  Qualifications and Experience

  Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families
  • Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
  • Recognised teaching and Assessor qualification e.g ENB 998/730
  • Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register

  Desirable

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification
  • Degree or masters in adult and or infant mental health
  • Trained in Solihull

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register

  Desirable

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification

  Qualifications and Experience

  Essential

  • Highly developed specialist knowledge relevant to working with children and families
  • Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
  • Recognised teaching and Assessor qualification e.g ENB 998/730
  • Registered Nurse/ Midwife on the appropriate part of the NMC register

  Desirable

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification
  • Degree or masters in adult and or infant mental health
  • Trained in Solihull

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  TBC

  Gateshead

  NE8 1HH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  TBC

  Gateshead

  NE8 1HH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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