Registered Mental Health Nurse

Description:

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Charge Nurse (Registered Mental Health Nurse - RMN) to join its Perinatal Mental Health Service based in Chelmsford. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of mothers, infants, and their families during one of the most critical and sensitive stages of life.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental health care to women experiencing acute mental illness during the perinatal period. This position involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal care and recovery outcomes for both mother and baby.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the specialist care of women suffering from acute mental health conditions during the perinatal stage.

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing treatment approaches for mothers and infants based on evidence-based practices.

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, midwives, and family support teams to ensure holistic and family-centered care.

• Offer guidance and supervision to nursing staff and contribute to professional development within the team.

• Participate actively in continuous service improvement and innovation initiatives.

• Promote and maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients, their infants, and families.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) qualification and valid NMC registration.

• Prior experience in perinatal mental health, family-centered care, or parent-infant interventions is highly desirable.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to demonstrate compassion, empathy, and resilience in a demanding healthcare environment.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Employee Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 10 years of service.

• Pension: Excellent NHS pension contribution up to 14.5% of pensionable pay.

• Relocation Package: Up to £8,000 available for candidates relocating to Essex.

• Staff Discounts: Access to NHS discount schemes, Blue Light Card, and local offers.

• Flexible Working: Available from day one for most roles.

• Work Bank Opportunities: Supplement income and develop skills by undertaking additional shifts.

• Season Ticket Loans: Interest-free loans for commuting costs (rail, tram, or bus).

• Wellbeing Support: Access to occupational health, counselling services, and wellbeing programs.

• Recognition Programs: Awards acknowledging staff dedication and achievements.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must include professional references covering the last three years of employment.

• Newly appointed employees will cover the cost of their initial DBS check (deducted from their first salary).

• The Trust encourages applications from people with disabilities and those with lived experience of using mental health services.

• Applications written using AI tools may be rejected as authenticity in application materials is part of the assessment process.

• Compliance with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for care home deployment may apply under national regulations.