Nursery Nurse

Devon Partnership Trust; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhancements for unsocial hours

Job summary

Devon Partnership Trust is seeking a Nursery Nurse to join the Mother & Baby Unit (MBU) team in Exeter. You will work closely with mothers and babies to model and support infant care and development, safeguarding, and bonding within a 24/7 holistic care setting.

The role requires recent experience with babies 0–12 months, knowledge of infant development, and the ability to liaise with the safeguarding team and MDT. Part-time and flexible working will be considered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ qualification in childcare & education, National diploma in early years or equivalent.
• Relevant attendance of courses in parenting or baby care and engagement suitable for the role.
• Knowledge of infant development and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Please see attached job description and person specification which will provide you with further information.
• Support and educate mothers on infant care and development.
• Assist with safeguarding and promote infant mental health within the unit.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Support parent-infant bonding through appropriate activities.

Education

Level 3 NVQ qualification in childcare & education

National diploma in early years

Job description

Jasmine Lodge is an inpatient Mother and Baby unit supporting women with acute Perinatal mental illness within the first year of their baby's life.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursery Nurse to join our team.

As a Nursery Nurse working here, you will be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team working closely together to provide 24/7 holistic care for mentally unwell Mums and their Babies.

You will have had recent experience and a sound working knowledge of baby care and development from 0-12 months. You will be working alongside mothers to model and support them in caring for and engaging with their baby. You will be sharing your knowledge with the team with regards to best practice and safe care.

You will have an understanding of infant mental health and you will be able to advocate for the infant.

Safeguarding is a core part of your role as a Nursery Nurse, this includes making referrals when appropriate or escalating through the internal safeguarding team.

Main duties of the job

• To demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year and utilise this knowledge to educate and guide other colleagues on the Mother & Baby Unit (MBU). This may include but is not limited to advice around breast/ formula feeding, weaning, sleep, play and development
• To ensure current practice and care in the Mother & Baby Unit reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
• To take initiative and display ability to observe, assess, plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of care and interventions for infants on the Mother & Baby Unit.
• To support and empower the development of parent/infant bonding and attachment through engagement, age appropriate activities and play.
• To assist in the management and organisation of workload as required.
• Assist with clinical duties for all mothers within the Mother & Baby Unit.
• To use modelling and evidence based practice to enhance mother's and staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants on the Mother & Baby Unit.
• To contribute to the development of standards of care for both mothers and babies in the Mother & Baby Unit, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification which will provide you with further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ qualification in childcare & education, National diploma in early years or equivalent.
• Relevant attendance of courses in parenting or baby care and engagement suitable for the role.

Knowledge and skills

• Detailed knowledge of infant development.
• Knowledge of age and stage appropriate play activities.
• Understanding of the Childrens Act and knowledge of child protection guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of primary health care and the pathway of monitoring the physical health of infants through Midwifery, Health visiting and GP input.
• Ability to implement previous learning in practice and demonstrate reflective practice.
• Awareness of NICE guidelines and other Government initiatives.
• Ability to manage difficult situations or provide advice to others to ensure they act appropriately.

Experience

• Recent experience of working actively with babies 0-12 months of age within the last few months and having contributed directly to the development of services available to them.
• Experience of observing and monitoring changes in the physical and emotional condition of babies and contributing to the development of skills in parents and other staff.
• Ability to take initiative within your work environment and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of working directly with families.
• Knowledge/experience of maternal mental health.

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.

£28,392 to £31,151 a yearpro rata (33.75 hours per week) Enhancements for unsocial hours