Job summary

HDFT are seeking to recruit a motivated and passionate registered Nurse to be part of the innovative 0-25 Family Health Service within Co Durham. The Public Health Staff Nurse for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health is an exciting role within the 0-25 Family Health Service in County Durham and will be an integral part of the Best Start Family Hubs.In HDFT and County Durham we are dedicated in working towards improved public health outcomes for children and families, delivering high quality universal and targeted services to meet the key improvement priorities for the population.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working in different community settings, including Family Hubs and family homes both as part of a team and as a lone worker. The role will support the Specialist Health Visitor in Perinatal & Infant Mental Health (PIMH) with leadership and supporting colleagues. The post holder will deliver direct care using recognised assessment and observation techniques under the supervision of the Specialist HV PIMH. The role will support with the development, organisation, delivery and evaluation of PIMH training across the workforce. Also including the dissemination and implementation of care pathways, policies and procedures for women and families experiencing mild, moderate and severe mental health problems. The post holder will be required to support the Specialist HV PIMH with any areas of research, audit, analysis and development. As this role is part of the Family Hub development there would be an expectation of effective integrated working with key delivery partners and the voluntary sector.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.