Job summary Our MDT is highly skilled and inclusive of multiple professionals who provide specialist knowledge relating to both Mother and baby. Treatment is informed by the MBU Perinatal Specialists in the following disciplines health visitor, parent infant therapist, nurses, midwives, psychologist, psychiatrist, occupational therapist and social worker to name a few. Our roles are relevant to our training and experience, we work together using our disciplines to inform specialist high quality care. As a Perinatal specialist charge nurse you will work in partnership with the MDT and leadership team to deliver high quality, innovative specialist care. The Kingfisher Mother & Baby Unit is 1 of 21 specialist inpatient units in the UK. Our 8 bedded unit opened in January 2019 to provide specialist assessment and treatment to women with moderate to severe mental health conditions from 3rd trimester antenatally up to 12 months post-natal. It is widely recognised that keeping mother and baby together improves mental health outcomes for both mother and infant. The care delivered within the mother and baby unit is aimed at improving the outcomes of future generations We are looking to expand our team and have an opportunity for an permanent Nurse within our nursing team. The position is offered on a permanent basis. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a motivated and passionate leading nurse. This position comes with a guaranteed training offer of Tavistock and Portman Perinatal Risk management and assessment training. This training will provide a foundation and support you to transition into the role of a specialist if you are not one already. You will also receive be-spoke training on parent and infant interaction. This is the minimum training offer, as a specialist service we uniquely have access to an array of training packages and can support you to engage in professional development planning.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 as part of the 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 leadership, communication and interpersonal skills will be required as well as the ability to demonstrate a passion for both continuity and for person centred care. About us The Perinatal service can offer training, building upon the skills you have to make you a Perinatal Specialist, if you are not one already. We value to importance of professional progression and actively strive to create growth opportunities within our team. You will be encouraged to engage in supervision and annual appraisal to map your professional development plan. This year to date we have invested significantly in our team to support professional progression and passions. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, and able to provide better outcomes for our service users. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 246-CEN6972011 Job locations Kingfisher MBU, Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader inensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial andclinical insofar as this relates to nursing practice. The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care withappropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinaryand multi-agency environment. The post holder will be expected to provide a clinical lead to staff in various areas of practice,adhering to the philosophy and clinical skills base of the ward. The post holder will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing compliments the practice of other professionals. The post holder will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at thediscretion of the Clinical Team Leader. The post holder will be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet theneeds of the service. Working for your 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, youll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Were 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. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader inensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial andclinical insofar as this relates to nursing practice. The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care withappropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinaryand multi-agency environment. The post holder will be expected to provide a clinical lead to staff in various areas of practice,adhering to the philosophy and clinical skills base of the ward. The post holder will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing compliments the practice of other professionals. The post holder will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at thediscretion of the Clinical Team Leader. The post holder will be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet theneeds of the service. Working for your 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, youll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. Were 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. Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying. Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Desirable ENB 998 / Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training Experience Essential At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse Desirable Management / Leadership of junior staff Other Essential Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Desirable ENB 998 / Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training Experience Essential At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse Desirable Management / Leadership of junior staff Other Essential Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period 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 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). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Kingfisher MBU, Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)