Nursery Nurse

The role involves supporting mothers who are experiencing a mental health difficulty and their babies, ensuring that bonding and attachment is maintained. The successful applicant will ensure role modelling, care planning and coordination of care of the babies to a high standard., As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the NN will provide nurturing and practical assistance to mothers using services in order for them to regain control over their lives nurture their relationship with their new baby.

Duties will include -

Assessment of mothers interactions with their babies

Developing, delivering and evaluating care plans

Support ante and post natal care, and support women with mental health needs during labour and delivery

An effective member of the multi disciplinary team.

Appropriate standards of care are met.

An opportunity has arisen for a Perinatal Nursery Nurse based at The Margaret Oates Mother and Baby Unit. We are looking for somebody who is qualified to NNEB/Diploma in Childcare Level 3 professional qualification standard with effective and positive interpersonal and communication skills.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.