Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery Nurse
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-M609.23A
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Alumhurst Road
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 p.a. pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Perinatal Community Nursery Nurse
Band 4
The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.
Job overview
To work as part of the Perinatal Mental Health Service, whose purpose is to provide care for women with a moderate to severe degree of mental health problems during pregnancy and up to a maximum of one year postnatally. The post is primarily based in the community, with home visits forming the majority of clinical work.
Main duties of the job
The Nursery Nurses role will predominately be to take the lead in assessing the emotional, practical and developmental needs of the babies and liaise closely with other disciplines working within the team to develop, deliver and evaluate care packages under the indirect supervision of a registered professional.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post..
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential criteria
- NNEB Diploma/ NVQ 3 in Childcare or equivalent/B Tech Diploma/HND
Desirable criteria
- Baby Massage Training
- Baby First Aid certificate
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with Mothers with a mental illness
- Awareness and understanding of child protection policies and procedures and The Children Act
- Understanding of normal child development and developmental assessments
- Previous experience of working with babies
- Ability to assess needs of a baby and to implement and evaluate programmes of care
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond positively to change and thrive in a busy working environment
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to cope with stressful situations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amber Marshall
- Job title
- Perinatal Community Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07796192451
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