Nursery Nurse
About the company
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Your tasks
We are looking for a band 4 nursery nurse who is passionate about working with mothers with psychological challenges at perinatal period to bond with their babies in a calm and supportive manner. and without judgement..
Main duties of the job To provide support to mothers , partners and other staff on the ward to ensure the emotional, physical and practical care of babies and monitor developmental progress.
To work within MDT in Thumbswood, which is specializing in looking after mothers with perinatal mental health problems..
Ensure care plan is in place after identifying babies needs.
To be part of support when working with mothers in their recovery journey
Communicate with parents on the unit in a supportive role to aid them in their recovery journey.
To support mothers with appointments of their babies and arrange necessary immunizations' for their babies.
To be part of Thumbswood team and work together to meet the allocated tasks on shift.
To be part of handovers to share the babies progress and challenges
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Thumbswood mother and baby unit is looking for the Nursery Nurse on full time post to join our team
Requirements
We expect candidates to have excellent communication skills and remain composed when under pressure.
Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria
- BTEC (National Diploma in Nursery Nursing)or equivalent such as NVQ level3 (child care and education)
- Understanding of Childcare and development. Up to date awareness of recent research and guidance on child development
- A comprehensive working knowledge of legislation and national directives/policies relating to children
- Well developed Knowledge of each individual responsibility in safeguarding infants
ExperienceEssential criteria*
- To have proven experience as a nursery nurse
- Ability to work as part of a team around parent and child
Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirements* The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
What we offer
£29,812 - £32,715 per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
- JD AND PS (PDF, 542.6KB)
- Refer a Friend (PDF, 160.5KB)
- Staff Benefits (PDF, 888.5KB)
How to apply
Closing 29/10/2026 23:59
Interview date 06/11/2026
Values Based Screener At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.
Application numbers This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application promptly.
Apply online now · Further details / informal visits contact · Name · Gabriel Wallace Ngalomba · Job title · Team Leader · Email address · Telephone number · Additional information Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit
Other
Nursery Nurse*NHS AfC: Band 4 · Main area · Perinatal Mental Health Specialty Service Grade** NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract · Permanent Hours Full time - 28 hours per week (A successiful candidate will required to do nights and days and will need to have qualified as Nursery Nurse)
Job ref · 367-SS-101711 Site Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit,
Job overview Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship
If you already work for HPFT on a health and care visa, you will NOT be able to transfer your visa to this role as this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship
This is a shifts post as the successful candidate will be expected to do days and nights.
Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.