Job summary
Are you seeking a fulfilling Nursery Nurse role where you can make a positive difference to families and the team?
We are looking for a highly motivated Nursery Nurse to form part of a pathway of expert care which should be available to women, their infants and families, who are seen by the service. This role is part-time only working 18 hours per week.
You will be part of the Buckinghamshire Perinatal Mental Health Team, providing a service to women experiencing moderate to severe perinatal mental health difficulties and their families.
The core purpose of the team in which the you will work, is to deliver high quality, tailored interventions in perinatal mental health and attachment-based approaches to families and infants in Buckinghamshire.
You will assist the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of children and their families by undertaking delegated duties that support and enable family centred care.
To work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that there is appropriate communication with other professionals (e.g Maternity Services and Health Visiting Teams) involved in the care of the child and families. The Nursery Nurse role involves visiting families in their own homes and facilitating groups in local community alongside our support workers or peer support worker.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Activities: Provide perinatal support antenatally and postnatally in the community, always promoting and modelling a high standard of care with attachment-based guidance in mind.Antenatal preparation: Provide practical and emotional support to help families bond and prepare the transition to parenthood. Enhancing the attachment and bonding process through pregnancy using current research and evidence-based practice.
Enhancing the attachment and bonding process:Holding reassurance and Baby Massage programmes.Provide advice and support on practical baby care.
Advice and support on feeding and promoting skin to skin contact: Bathing, dressing, and changing baby safely with positive interaction between parent and baby. How to cope with a crying baby, crying patterns and soothing. Safety awareness and key messages including safe sleep guidance. Help providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating home environment for babies and children.
Excellent communication, organisational and liaison skills are essential to ensure that the links and relationships already developed by the team are maintained to deliver a high quality and responsive perinatal mental health service.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
267-BM7353274
Job locations
Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Rd
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Whiteleaf Centre
Bierton Rd
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
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