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Location:
United Kingdom, Wigton

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38682.00 - 46580.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This is an exciting time as we continue to develop the Perinatal Community Mental health team in North Cumbria. The Perinatal Mental Health Service is a growing specialist service for women with mental health problems who are thinking of becoming pregnant, are already pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months.

Job Responsibility:

Co- ordination of care needs, assessment, planning and implementation of evidenced based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within the service catchment area whilst under the guidance of senior staff
Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi disciplinary team
Providing individualised assessment and care to women whose pregnancy or postnatal period is complicated by serious mental illness

Requirements:

Professional Qualification and current Professional Registration as, a First Level Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD) or equivalent as an AHP, Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist
Mentor Training
Evidence of post-registration training in clinical/ psychological interventions / skills relevant to the post
Proven track record of post registration clinical experience relevant to the post
Training in CPA (Care Programme Approach), Safeguarding, MAPPA (Multi Agency Panel for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults) and Child Protection
Up-to-date knowledge/experience of relevant legislation
Awareness and understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards and other local and national initiatives
12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need
Proven ability to carry out and provide comprehensive written assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs
Risk Assessment and Risk Management / Safety Planning skills
Demonstrate an understanding of effective & appropriate treatment options including a range of evidence based clinical approaches as identified in N.I.C.E. Guidance
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of a high level of professional, organisational and leadership skills (self & others)
Ability to adapt within a changing environment
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to use electronic recording and relevant IT equipment
Ability to work effectively with other professionals using a multi-agency approach
Ability to work autonomously and within a team
Excellent time and case management skills
Good conflict resolution skills
Proven track record of acting as an effective advocate for service users and their carers

Nice to have:

Post Registration Qualifications in Psychological Interventions
Experience of working within a community team
Non-Medical Prescribing
Understanding of difficult to manage/challenging behaviours
Clinical Leadership
Training & Induction of staff
Delegation skills
Debriefing skills
Teaching/Presentation skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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