Job summary
MBU Outreach Service Nursery Nurse - 0.8 wte (30 hours per week)
The Mother
and Baby Unit (MBU) Outreach Service provides assessment and intensive
support/treatment of women who would otherwise be admitted to our MBU - Jasmine
Lodge, and facilitates early discharge from the MBU in order to prevent relapse
and readmission.
Our MBU Outreach Service offers assessment and
treatment of the mothers mental illness whilst ensuring the developing
relationship with their baby, this role working with mums predominantly in Devon however the service works across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.
The service
works with mums who are experiencing a severe episode of mental illness. This
includes mums who might benefit from an admission to our Mother and Baby Unit
(MBU) - Jasmine Lodge - and require additional support.
Jasmine
Lodge is located in Exeter and the practitioners from our Outreach Service are
based across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. They work collaboratively with other
local health services to ensure mums and their families receive joined-up care,
when and where they need it. Our service also includes access to a perinatal
consultant psychiatrist, specialist doctor and clinical pharmacist.
We aim to
offer high quality, consistent and patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
- The role of
the Outreach Service Nursery Nurse will be to provide a cohesive, team working
approach with the mother, baby and family at the centre of the service
delivered.
- To
demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year
old and to share these skills with women and their families open to our
service.
- To ensure
current practice and care reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts
Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board
Procedures, to engage with specialist safeguarding services as
and when necessary.
- To assist in
the management and organisation of work as required.
- To support
the development of mothers, carers and colleagues in the Outreach Team in their
knowledge and skills in caring for infants.
- To work in partnership with team members, providing support and evidence-based advice inall areas of care for babies in the community whose mothers are open to the Outreach team.
- Ensure that each mothers involvement is fully promoted in all baby care.
- Support engagement with the aim ofsharing and educating in all areas of baby/infant care and play when required.
- Provide written and verbal reports to the multi-disciplinary team and externalagencies relating to mothers interactions with their baby/infant.
- Communicate sensitive information to mothers and/or relatives/carers relevant to theirprofessional knowledge and qualification.
- Attend meetings to represent Nursery Nursing as necessary and feedback information.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year old and to share these skills with women and their families open to our service.
- To ensure current practice and care reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.
- To support the development of mothers, carers and colleagues in the Outreach Team, knowledge and skills in caring for infants.
Communications and Working Relationship Skills
- To work in partnership with team members, providing support and evidence-based advice in all areas of care for babies in the community whose mothers are open to the Outreach team.
- Act as a positive role model to staff
- Ensure that each mothers involvement is fully promoted in all baby care.
- Support engagement and linking in with mother and baby groups with the aim of sharing and educating in all areas of baby/infant care and play when required.
- Provide written and verbal reports to the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies relating to mothers interactions with their baby/infant.
- Communicate sensitive information to mothers and/or relatives/carers relevant to their professional knowledge and qualification.
- Attend meetings to represent Nursery Nursing as necessary and feedback information as required.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Use clinical judgement on problems requiring investigation regarding baby/infant wellbeing.
- Being able to initiate referrals onto appropriate specialist services as indicated by the wellbeing needs of the baby/infant.
- Assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate Trust policies and procedures are followed accordingly.
- To update knowledge and skills in line with NNEB (Nursery Nurse Examination Board) or equivalent.
- Comply with legal requirements relating to the care of babies/infants in a mental health setting & Safeguarding Children Procedures.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Effectively organise and prioritise own diary in collaboration with Outreach Practitioner colleagues.
- Ensure identified follow-up regarding baby/infant care as decided in clinical reviews are completed and information available in a timely manner.
Responsibility for Patient/Client/baby/infant Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based interventions appropriate to baby/infant development and able to be facilitated within the timescale of the MBU Outreach episode.
- Promote the importance of each childs background and individual cultural needs.
- Take an active part in team discussion and decisions relating to the parent/infant dyad in respect of care and treatment and ensure these are carried out or reviewed as required.
- To engage in assessments and developing care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social care, treatment/intervention, risk management and physical healthcare of the baby/infant.
- To provide a nursery nursing perspective and representation in multidisciplinary team reviews and care planning meetings.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
- Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To be aware of and have a working knowledge of all clinical policies relating to own practice.
- To maintain own regular management supervision & confirm on Develop.
- To form part of clinical audits/feedback/outcome measures in the MBU Outreach Service that review quality, efficacy and mothers and carers experience of the service.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Order supplies for the workplace as necessary and ensure their use is kept within budget.
- To ensure all identified risks relating to the care environment are acted upon and reported to the appropriate personnel immediately and ensure this is implemented & reviewed as required.
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management.
- Demonstrate to other staff in the MBU Outreach Service the evidence based information on the care & development of infants through normal milestones.
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
- Maintain meaningful and accurate Mother and infant records on Carenotes on a day to basis. Record all notes in accordance with trust policy.
- Ensure that all Mother and infant records comply with issues relating to confidentiality, information sharing and safe storage.
Responsibility for Research and Development
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own workplace & when required take part in research relevant to the workplace.
- To actively contribute to the induction of new members of staff and students in the MBU Outreach Team.
- To assist senior staff & other professionals in quality improvement plans & innovation.
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all Trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care, promoting the Childs welfare and ensuring their needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and practice process, engaging other agencies as appropriate. All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of abuse, be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they should always escalate their concerns and speak to a senior member staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year old and to share these skills with women and their families open to our service.
- To ensure current practice and care reflects standards as outlined in the Trusts Safeguarding Policies alongside the Devon Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and to be able to engage with specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.
- To support the development of mothers, carers and colleagues in the Outreach Team, knowledge and skills in caring for infants.
Communications and Working Relationship Skills
- To work in partnership with team members, providing support and evidence-based advice in all areas of care for babies in the community whose mothers are open to the Outreach team.
- Act as a positive role model to staff
- Ensure that each mothers involvement is fully promoted in all baby care.
- Support engagement and linking in with mother and baby groups with the aim of sharing and educating in all areas of baby/infant care and play when required.
- Provide written and verbal reports to the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies relating to mothers interactions with their baby/infant.
- Communicate sensitive information to mothers and/or relatives/carers relevant to their professional knowledge and qualification.
- Attend meetings to represent Nursery Nursing as necessary and feedback information as required.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
- Use clinical judgement on problems requiring investigation regarding baby/infant wellbeing.
- Being able to initiate referrals onto appropriate specialist services as indicated by the wellbeing needs of the baby/infant.
- Assess and manage risk associated with the working environment ensuring appropriate Trust policies and procedures are followed accordingly.
- To update knowledge and skills in line with NNEB (Nursery Nurse Examination Board) or equivalent.
- Comply with legal requirements relating to the care of babies/infants in a mental health setting & Safeguarding Children Procedures.
Planning and Organisational Skills
- Effectively organise and prioritise own diary in collaboration with Outreach Practitioner colleagues.
- Ensure identified follow-up regarding baby/infant care as decided in clinical reviews are completed and information available in a timely manner.
Responsibility for Patient/Client/baby/infant Care, Treatment and Therapy
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based interventions appropriate to baby/infant development and able to be facilitated within the timescale of the MBU Outreach episode.
- Promote the importance of each childs background and individual cultural needs.
- Take an active part in team discussion and decisions relating to the parent/infant dyad in respect of care and treatment and ensure these are carried out or reviewed as required.
- To engage in assessments and developing care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social care, treatment/intervention, risk management and physical healthcare of the baby/infant.
- To provide a nursery nursing perspective and representation in multidisciplinary team reviews and care planning meetings.
Responsibility for Policy and Service Development Implementation
- Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To be aware of and have a working knowledge of all clinical policies relating to own practice.
- To maintain own regular management supervision & confirm on Develop.
- To form part of clinical audits/feedback/outcome measures in the MBU Outreach Service that review quality, efficacy and mothers and carers experience of the service.
Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources
- Order supplies for the workplace as necessary and ensure their use is kept within budget.
- To ensure all identified risks relating to the care environment are acted upon and reported to the appropriate personnel immediately and ensure this is implemented & reviewed as required.
Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management.
- Demonstrate to other staff in the MBU Outreach Service the evidence based information on the care & development of infants through normal milestones.
Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties
- Maintain meaningful and accurate Mother and infant records on Carenotes on a day to basis. Record all notes in accordance with trust policy.
- Ensure that all Mother and infant records comply with issues relating to confidentiality, information sharing and safe storage.
Responsibility for Research and Development
- Undertake surveys or audits as necessary to own workplace & when required take part in research relevant to the workplace.
- To actively contribute to the induction of new members of staff and students in the MBU Outreach Team.
- To assist senior staff & other professionals in quality improvement plans & innovation.
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all Trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care, promoting the Childs welfare and ensuring their needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and practice process, engaging other agencies as appropriate. All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduce the likelihood of abuse, be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they should always escalate their concerns and speak to a senior member staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursery Nurse Examination Board (NNEB) or Diploma at Level 4 NVQ in childcare & education or National diploma in early years or equivalent experience.
- Detailed knowledge of child development and knowledge of age and stage of appropriate play activities.
- Understanding of the Childrens Act and knowledge of child protection guidelines.
- Knowledge of primary health care relating to young infants.
- Ability to implement previous learning in practice and demonstrate reflective practice.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Awareness of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Children and other Government initiatives.
- Ability to manage difficult situations or provide advice to others to ensure they act appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursery Nurse Examination Board (NNEB) or Diploma at Level 4 NVQ in childcare & education or National diploma in early years or equivalent experience.
- Detailed knowledge of child development and knowledge of age and stage of appropriate play activities.
- Understanding of the Childrens Act and knowledge of child protection guidelines.
- Knowledge of primary health care relating to young infants.
- Ability to implement previous learning in practice and demonstrate reflective practice.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Awareness of the National Service Framework (NSF) for Children and other Government initiatives.
- Ability to manage difficult situations or provide advice to others to ensure they act appropriately.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
