Lead Nursery Nurse
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Exeter, EX25SN
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Nursery Nurse to join Jasmine Lodge MBU in the role of Lead Nursery Nurse supporting Babies and their Mo...
The job will include the following
- Completing management supervision and appraisals for the Nursery Nurses
- Actively working towards the unit meeting the CCQI standards
- Having clinical supervision with ward psychologist
- Providing clinical supervision to Nursery Nurses
- Attending leadership meetings
- Working directly with mothers, their baby and the wider family unit to ensure the care being provided is effective
- Having oversight of the care being provided to ensure the babies voice is being heard
- Ensuring that the universal care is being received for all babies on the ward
- Engage with Safeguarding supervision
- Contributing to ward policies and procedures
- Engaging in the referral process
- Support the ward therapeutic program alongside OT and PSW
- Maintaining clinical skills
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a parent and infant mental health setting
- Perinatal experience
- Mental health experience
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Legislation
- Able to undertake administrative tasks
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Ability to supervision tasks undertaken by junior staff
- Demonstrate leadership skills including audit and team development
Desirable
- Perinatal experience
- Mental health experience
- Experience of line management and supervision
- Experience of working with mothers and infants in a mental health setting
- Insight into mental health difficulties related to child birth
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in any of the following (or a health related degree): Early Years and Education Or Childhood Studies Or Childrens Care, Learning and Development Or Childcare and Education or Play Work Or equivalent experience
Desirable
- The following relevant courses are considered desirable for this role
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education, BTEC National Diploma in Childrens Care, Learning and Development, Baby Bonding, Solihull Approach, Video Interactive Guidance, Watch Wait Wonder, Baby Massage & Yoga
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to perform and participate as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively verbally, in writing and electronically
- Able to work towards a competency framework
- Able to provide & receive sensitive information & communicate to other members of staff with sensitivity & compassion
- Able to deliver training to other staff in the Mother & baby unit, Perinatal Teams and parents & carer
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with and form therapeutic relationships with your patients and their family
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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