Overview
Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit is an exciting collaboration between NHS England and NHS Wales, due to open in October 2025 on the Countess of Chester Health Park site. Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join the Mother and Baby Unit team. The new MDT will commence in role up to 3 months before opening to enable a robust induction.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality care for women with mental health problems during pregnancy and in the year after birth, including care for postnatal patients who have their babies with them on the unit.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on a rotational shift basis, including day and night shifts.
* Engage in an excellent training and preceptorship programme to support induction and ongoing development.
* Demonstrate understanding and application of the 6 C’s in practice: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) with current registration.
* Ability to work within a new, developing service and adapt to a rotational shift pattern.
* Commitment to person-centred, compassionate care and a team-based approach.
About the employer
CHP (Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) provides health and care services across a wide region with mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care. The Trust employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good overall rating. CWP supports inclusive recruitment practices and values diverse experience.
What we offer
* Supportive, knowledgeable MDT with a strong induction through the Prepare to Care (P2C) programme (up to 3 weeks of initial training).
* Excellent training and preceptorship opportunities.
* Potential to work across Cheshire, Wirral and neighbouring regions as part of a developing service.
How to apply / Additional information
For details or informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Hull, Operational Lead for Perinatal Services. Email: sarah.hull9@nhs.net, Tel: 0151 488 8434. If you require help with the application, contact cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or Tel: 01244 393100. Applications may close early if there is high volume. Shortlisting is in March; interviews from April onwards. Seren Lodge is located on the Countess of Chester Health Park site, approx. 1.5 miles from Chester city centre.
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