Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of mothers and their infants?

We're looking for an experienced and compassionateLead Nursery Nurseto join our dedicated team on Brockington Parent and baby Unit in Stafford.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting mothers experiencing severe mental health difficulties, while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and healthy development of their infants during admission.

You will lead the team of Inpatient Nursery Nurses, holding a professional leadership role jointly with their Team Managers who retain oversight of management, supervision and an overview of job planning and service development.

You will liaise with other members of the clinical team with regard to the spectrum of care for babies. You will also participate in monthly service performance, delivery and business meetings, multi- professional team meetings, handover meetings and other opportunities for feedback and discussion, as required.

You will alongside the Team Psychologist to develop and implement programmes of parent-infant relationship support for the mothers and families within the service. You will alsooversee the organisation and planning of structures play and stay groups for services users and their children.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of nursery nurses and support staff.
• Deliver high-quality care to infants, ensuring their safety, emotional wellbeing, and developmental needs are met.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, including nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
• Provide guidance and modelling to parents, supporting positive bonding and parenting skills.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain a therapeutic, nurturing, and safe environment on the unit.

What we're looking for:

• Substantial post-qualification experience working with babies and families.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience supervising staff.
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, and the impact of perinatal mental health difficulties.
• Compassion, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience of Perinatal Mental Health Care provision, is not essential, however would be of huge benefit.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to supervision and reflective practice.
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of mothers and their infants.

Join us and help shape a brighter future for families.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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