Nursery Nurse

Description:

The Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is a 6-bedded specialist commissioned service dedicated to providing assessment, care, and treatment for women experiencing acute mental health illness during the third trimester of pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum. This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse to support mothers, their babies, and wider families during a critical and life-changing period.

The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, ensuring positive outcomes for both mothers and infants. Perinatal work is a deeply rewarding field, focusing on both the individual and the extended family during what can be both an exciting and challenging time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Nurse in Charge in day-to-day ward operations, providing both practical and emotional support to mothers experiencing acute mental illness and distress.

• Monitor the welfare, safety, and development of babies on the unit.

• Run therapeutic and educational parent-infant groups, promoting bonding and developmental progress.

• Contribute to developing individualized care plans for babies, ensuring their health, growth, and wellbeing.

• Work closely with a passionate, committed team to deliver the highest standard of care for mothers, infants, and families.

What the Organization Offers:
EPUT is committed to staff development, wellbeing, and flexible working. Benefits include:

• Season ticket loans

• NHS discounts for staff

• Excellent training facilities and development opportunities

• Annual leave buying and selling scheme

• Opportunities to join the staff bank for additional shifts

• Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work, etc.)

• Day One Flexible Employer policies

Additional Information:

• All applicants must provide professional references (covering the last 3 years) with business contact details; personal or character references are not accepted.

• New employees are responsible for the cost of their initial DBS check (deducted from the first salary).

• Applicants must comply with Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Coronavirus Regulations) regarding COVID-19 vaccination (unless exempt).

• The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health services, people with learning disabilities, and those requiring reasonable adjustments.

• EPUT is a Disability Confident employer and holds the “Two Ticks” symbol, promoting diversity and inclusion across its workforce.