Perinatal Nursery Nurse — Mother & Baby Unit (Flexible Hours)

NHS; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is recruiting a nursery nurse for the Mother and Baby Unit in Chorley. You will support mothers and infants, provide care round the clock, and engage in attachment-based activities in a multidisciplinary team.

The post requires a degree in childcare/early years, safeguarding knowledge, and supervisory experience in a nursery setting. DBS checks apply and flexible working patterns are offered.

Qualifications

• This role requires supervisory experience within a Crèche or Nursery setting.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation and the 1989 Children Act.
• Able to undertake administrative tasks and keep records.

Responsibilities

• The nursery nurse will assist mothers with perinatal mental health problems to care for their babies and engage in activities to promote the mother-infant relationship.
• Deliver high-quality, tailored interventions in maternal mental health and attachment-based approaches.
• Work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays to support 24-hour care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Administrative tasks

Education

Degree in Childcare

Degree Level in Early Years and Education

BA (hons) in childhood studies

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is recruiting a nursery nurse for the Mother and Baby Unit in Chorley. You will support mothers and infants, provide care round the clock, and engage in attachment-based activities in a multidisciplinary team.

The post requires a degree in childcare/early years, safeguarding knowledge, and supervisory experience in a nursery setting. DBS checks apply and flexible working patterns are offered.