Perinatal Infant Care Nurse for Bonding & Development

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Neath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a committed professional to join the inpatient perinatal mental health unit. The post focuses on direct infant care, mother-infant bonding, and promoting developmental wellbeing within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

You will help promote secure attachments, observe infant development, and contribute to care planning while ensuring documentation meets NHS standards and safety policies. Welsh language skills are valued but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Qualifications: NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of working with mothers experiencing mental illness.
• Knowledge of parenting programmes that are well researched and proven to be effective.
• Knowledge and understanding of professional roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and developmental support to infants admitted with their mothers.
• Promote and support secure attachment and responsive parenting.
• Observe and report on infant development and mother-infant interactions.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, psychological, and social care colleagues.
• Contribute to care planning and attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Support mothers in developing parenting skills and confidence.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NHS standards.
• Participate in health promotion and education activities.
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Knowledge of parenting programmes

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a committed professional to join the inpatient perinatal mental health unit. The post focuses on direct infant care, mother-infant bonding, and promoting developmental wellbeing within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

You will help promote secure attachments, observe infant development, and contribute to care planning while ensuring documentation meets NHS standards and safety policies. Welsh language skills are valued but not mandatory.