Perinatal Nursery Nurse — Care & Family Support Lead

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Nursery Nurse to join their team in the Rainbow Mother and Baby unit. This position involves supporting mothers with acute mental health issues during pregnancy up to their baby's first year. You will provide practical and emotional support, monitor infant development, and facilitate parent education groups. The role emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to care and offers various employee benefits including NHS discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible Employer

Opportunity for bank shifts

Qualifications

• Experience working with women suffering from acute mental illness.
• Ability to run therapeutic and educational parent/infant groups.
• Experience in developing individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse in Charge in day-to-day ward operations.
• Monitor babies' welfare and development.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in care delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Practical support for patients

Emotional support for patients

Job description

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for an experienced Nursery Nurse to join their team in the Rainbow Mother and Baby unit. This position involves supporting mothers with acute mental health issues during pregnancy up to their baby's first year. You will provide practical and emotional support, monitor infant development, and facilitate parent education groups. The role emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to care and offers various employee benefits including NHS discounts and training opportunities.