Nursery Nurse / Senior Maternity Support Worker

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a skilled Nursery Nurse/Senior Maternity Support Worker to join their prestigious maternity team. The role involves providing care and support to mothers and newborns in a dynamic environment, with a commitment to professional development. Applicants should have relevant childcare qualifications and experience in postnatal settings. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in maternity care while enjoying flexible working and career development benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous postnatal ward experience is essential.
• Knowledge of clinical roles in the Nursery Setting.
• Ability to provide Infant Feeding support and advice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care and treatment delegated by qualified professionals.
• Assist in providing care for private patients under supervision.
• Support new mothers and ensure safe clinical practices.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Competent in computer/IT skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification or HCSW Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a skilled and compassionate Nursery Nurse/Senior maternity Support Worker to join our esteemed maternity team at the Lindo Wing Private Maternity Unit. With over 75 years of excellence in private obstetric and neonatal care, the Lindo Wing has garnered an international reputation, serving thousands of mothers, including members of the royal family and celebrities.

Our dedicated team provides a unique, traditional, and individualised service with the safety and reliability of NHS support. This distinctive combination allows us to offer our patients exceptional care while ensuring their well-being. We are committed to continual improvement and have recently introduced a range of holistic services, offering bespoke packages to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

As a Nursery Nurse at the Lindo Wing, you'll enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can collaborate with talented professionals. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our innovative approach to maternity care while gaining experience in both private and NHS-backed settings.

If you're interested in joining a prestigious and welcoming team, we invite you to apply for this position. The Lindo Wing is an extraordinary place to work, offering a unique opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and their babies.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver care and treatment as delegated by qualified professionals, utilizing a range of technical skills.
• Assist in providing care to private patients under the supervision of a registered midwife.
• Facilitate care for newborn babies, support new mothers, and ensure safe clinical practices in both labour and postnatal wards.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting the needs of mothers and babies.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Evidence of relevant childcare qualification or HCSW Level 3 Apprenticeship

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Lactation Consultant qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous postnatal ward experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in the Nursery Setting within a hospital
• Care of the newborn
• Able to provide Infant Feeding support and advice

Desirable criteria

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of the neonatal Nursery Nurse in the community setting

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills
• Competent in computer/IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Teaching skills
• Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

(None listed)

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 328.3KB)
• Functional Requirement Form (PDF, 101.3KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)