Job summary
As a Nursery Nurse working at Jasmine Lodge you will be an integral part of the Multi Disciplinary Team. You will have a sound working knowledge of baby care, mostly from 0-12 months. You will be working alongside mentally unwell mothers and supporting them to care for their baby. You will be sharing your knowledge with the team with regards to best practice and safe care.
You will have an understanding of infant mental health and you will be able to advocate for the infant.
Safeguarding is a core part of your role as a Nursery Nurse, this includes making referrals when appropriate or escalating through the internal safeguarding team.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job description and Person specification which will provide further 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.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification which will provide you with further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification which will provide you with further information
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working actively with young babies within the last few months and having contributed directly to the development of services available to them.
- Relevant post qualification experience.
- Experience of observing changes in the physical and psychological condition of babies and contributing to the development of skills in other staff and being able to monitor this.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of managing or supporting staff.
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working actively with young babies within the last few months and having contributed directly to the development of services available to them.
- Relevant post qualification experience.
- Experience of observing changes in the physical and psychological condition of babies and contributing to the development of skills in other staff and being able to monitor this.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting.
- Experience of managing or supporting staff.
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.
Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
