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The post holder will be expected to work with a range of professionals across health, social care and 3rd sector agencies, developing positive relationships across the multi-agency network in order to effectively support mothers, infants and their family and carers.
To undertake the role of community nursery nurse within the Community Perinatal Mental Health Team across NHS Lanarkshire. The post holder will establish and provide a supportive environment by ensuring the optimum health and social wellbeing of each mother and baby within allocated caseload, and facilitate a nurturing bond and secure attachment relationship within individualised programmes of care.
Educated to SCQF level 8 e.g. Practitioner level qualification (e.g. SVQ3 in Childcare and Early Years Education or a HNC in Childcare and Education, or equivalent). Solihull Training and NES Peri Natal and Infant Mental Health e-learning modules to be completed to support role.
Registration with Scottish Social Services Council.
Knowledge and training to be able to work with families and children within the nursery nurse role, including child protection training and a demonstrable portfolio of continued professional development.
An understanding of the emotional development of the infant and attachment.
To have an understanding of women’s mental health.
To have an understanding of infant mental health and its impact on development
Report writing skills
IT skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
The post holder will require to be a car driver
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Alana Burke, Senior Charge Nurse, Community Perinatal Mental Health Team, 01698 754610.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.