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Nursery Nurse

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Neath, SA11 3LXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£28,819 to £31,626

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

16 November 2026

4 days left

Job description

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the inpatient perinatal mental health unit, providing high-quality care and devel...

Provide direct care and developmental support to infants admitted with their mothers.

Promote and support secure attachment and responsive parenting.

Observe and report on infant development and mother-infant interactions.

Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, psychological, and social care colleagues.

Contribute to care planning and attend multidisciplinary team meetings.

Support mothers in developing parenting skills and confidence.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NHS standards.

Participate in health promotion and education activities.

Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants.

Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Qualifications and Training: :

Essential: - Qualifications and Training: NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of working with mothers experiencing mental illness.
  • Knowledge of parenting programmes that are well researched and proven to be effective
  • Knowledge and understanding of professional roles.

Experience

Essential: - Experience working with infants and families in a healthcare or childcare setting.

Desirable: - Experience of working with infants and families presenting with complex needs - including those relating to safeguarding and/or perinatal mental illness.

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

9 November 2026

Last checked

11 November 2026

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About the employer

SBU
Swansea Bay University Health Board

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