Nursery Nurse
Go back South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 30 April 2026
The Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) is a 13‑bed acute female ward providing evidence‑based mental health treatment for pregnant women and women with babies under one year old.
Our service supports women with acute or relapsing mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and affective disorders.
We aim to promote recovery by helping mothers develop confidence in their vital role and ensuring babies grow into healthy, emotionally capable, securely attached individuals who can lead happy lives.
If you are ready to take on a new challenge in your nursery nursing career, this role will let you care for babies while supporting their mothers’ recovery through a wide range of interventions.
We will provide a two‑week induction including a five‑hour online self‑study course – “A brief introduction to perinatal mental health” – and ongoing training in baby massage, baby yoga and breastfeeding.
Main duties
* Deliver interventions that meet the baby’s needs for mothers receiving inpatient care.
* Support the mother and the multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and appropriate emotional and practical care of the baby at all times.
* Monitor, document and report the developmental progress of babies on the unit, working with families and community nursing teams (midwives, health visitors etc.).
* Ensure regular monitoring of physical health and developmental milestones of babies, and report findings to link health visitors as required.
* Promote mothers’ involvement in the care of their baby and consult them regarding all care provided.
* Organise and facilitate mother‑and‑baby groups to share and educate about all areas of baby care and play.
* Provide written and verbal reports to the multidisciplinary team concerning mothers’ care of and behaviour with their baby and any observed changes in physical health of babies, reporting any concerns immediately to the nurse in charge.
* Communicate sensitive information to patients and/or relatives/carers concerning appropriate physical and/or psychological care and interactions with their baby.
* Attend regular supervision and appraisal, contribute to the well‑being of the team by supporting other team members and treating all colleagues with respect.
* Carry out Promotion of Safe and Therapeutic Services interventions as required in line with Trust policy.
* Undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned or delegated by the nurse in charge.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NNEB, BTEC (National Diploma in Nursery Nursing) or equivalent such as NVQ Level 3 (Child Care and Education).
Experience
* Experience working with babies aged 0‑12 months.
* Experience of safeguarding children and adults.
* Experience facilitating groups.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of legislation and national directives/policies relating to children.
* An understanding of perinatal illness and working with women during the perinatal period.
Skills and abilities
* Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team around the needs of the parent and child.
* Self‑directed, time‑management and prioritisation skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and carry out work efficiently and effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no disqualifying criminal convictions.
Location
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BX.
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 per annum inclusive of HCAS.
Contract
Permanent
Benefits
* Generous pay, pensions and leave package.
* Work‑life balance with flexible options such as part‑time working and job sharing.
* Career development opportunities and support through a range of programmes.
* Car lease benefits.
* Keyworker housing available on selected sites.
* National NHS discounts up to 10 % from well‑known retail brands.
* Counselling services.
* Long‑service awards.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Season ticket loan.
* Staff restaurants.
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