Lead Nursery Nurse

East London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Job summary

Due to a review into the staffing establishment , an exciting opportunity has arisen for an additional Band 5 Lead Nursery Nurse on the East London Mother & Baby Unit.

The East London MBU is a 12 bedded unit based in the City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health.

We provide care and treatment for women with a pre-existing mental illness who suffer a relapse during pregnancy or after giving birth,such as bi-polar affective disorder, schizophrenia, recurrent depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorderand schizo-affective disorder

Women who develop an acute mental illness such as puerperal psychosis or depression during or afterpregnancy

Women who are at significant risk of becoming unwell in the perinatal period (prophylactic admissions) who have established diagnosis of mental illness and are already known to mental health services - referrals will be considered from 32 weeks gestation.

The aim of the unit is to ensure that all women who have young infants and who require admission can remain with their baby, enabling the special bond between mother and baby to be unbroken at a critical time in the life of a young family.

Main duties of the job

As the lead nursery nurse you will be working in an established multi-disciplinary team leading a team of nursery nurses ensuring all aspects of baby development and care remain a central part of the treatment plan for mums experiencing a mental health episode.

You will also provide a pivotal role in supporting fathers, care - givers and carers in all aspects of baby development and care.

As a lead nursery nurse you will participate and ensure that Nursery Nurse led groups take place in the Mother & Baby Unit and develop this programme with feedback from mothers.

You would also ensure that there is an induction for new nursery nurses and also provide specialist training to the wider nursing and multi-disciplinary team around baby care.

You will also be key in supporting excellent standards and quality of care to support the Royal college Of Psychiatrists accreditation.

With the move to a Provider Collaborative Model for MBU's there is potential future developments and changes that as a lead nursery nurse will play a key role in.

This role will involve you working Long days within the established shift numbers in the MBU. This will also include working 2 weekends out of each 4 week roster period.

You will also be expected to undertaking training in Physical holding skills and be part of the wider unit rapid response team.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum Inc HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-CH7138692

Job locations

East London Mother & Baby Unit, City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full overview of job role of lead nursery nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full overview of job role of lead nursery nurse

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

(NNEB) or Diploma in childcare & education or National diploma in early years

Experience

Essential

Experience working in mental health
Experience of managing or supporting staff
Relevant post qualification experience.
Experience of observing changes in the physical and psychological condition of babies and contributing to the development of skills in other staff and being able to monitor this.
Experience of working in a mental health setting

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to perform and participate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically.
Ability to work towards a competency framework.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

(NNEB) or Diploma in childcare & education or National diploma in early years

Experience

Essential

Experience working in mental health
Experience of managing or supporting staff
Relevant post qualification experience.
Experience of observing changes in the physical and psychological condition of babies and contributing to the development of skills in other staff and being able to monitor this.
Experience of working in a mental health setting

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

Ability to perform and participate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically.
Ability to work towards a competency framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.