Perinatal & Mental Health Nursery Nurse

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Nursery Nurse to support the running of the ward. This role involves practical and emotional support to patients and monitoring babies’ welfare. Candidates should have nursery nursing experience, and a commitment to safeguarding. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, offering various formats for application assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursery Nurse, including perinatal care for mothers and babies.
• Experience or willingness to work in a mental health setting.
• Professional references with business contact information covering last three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse in Charge in the day‑to‑day running of the ward.
• Monitor babies’ welfare and development, developing individualised care plans.
• Run therapeutic and educational parent/infant groups.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a Nursery Nurse to support the running of the ward. This role involves practical and emotional support to patients and monitoring babies’ welfare. Candidates should have nursery nursing experience, and a commitment to safeguarding. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, offering various formats for application assistance.