Job Description

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Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.
Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit is a 6 bedded specialised inpatient service that supports women within the perinatal period challenged with mental health concerns.
Perinatal care is a fulfilling area to work within where you can support not just the individual but the family as a whole.
Accepting admissions from the 3rd trimester of pregnancy up until infants are 1 years of age, this role invites passionate professionals to join a dynamic team in providing care excellence.
Main duties of the job
Support within the specialist care of women suffering acute mental illness during the perinatal stage
Support in service development and treatment for Mothers and their babies based on evidence based practice
The applicant would ideally have experience in perinatal work, working with families and have completed training in parent/infant interventions.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9405
Job locations
Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit
The Linden Centre
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further details in regards to the role and requirements
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.
Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.
Further information will be provided post interview.
This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery). Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further details in regards to the role and requirements
The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.
To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.
Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.
Further information will be provided post interview.
This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).
Person Specification
Educational
Essential

• GCSE level qualification or above
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Training in parent/infant therapy
• Basic training in psychological interventions
• Completed Care Certificate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within inpatient mental health services
• An understanding of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Experience working within perinatal mental health

Person Specification
Educational
Essential

• GCSE level qualification or above
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Training in parent/infant therapy
• Basic training in psychological interventions
• Completed Care Certificate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within inpatient mental health services
• An understanding of the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Experience working within perinatal mental health

Skills Required