Community Nursery Nurse

NHS

  • London
  • £32,199-34,876 per year
  • Contract
  • Part-time
  • 20 days ago
The North London Partners - Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service is made up of a full MDT: consultant psychiatrists, clinical/counselling psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapist, nursery nurses, peer support workers and pharmacist. MDT sub-teams staff work closely with the maternity sites in North Central London (Barnet Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital, University College Hospital and Whittington Hospital). Clinics normally run at team bases, maternity sites, children's centres, and community centres across the boroughs as well as home visits. Some clinical work is additionally carried out via video call.This role is for our EAST TEAM. Being a car driver is not essential but is usefulPlease apply only if you have the relevant qualifications required.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will work with service users with complex perinatal mental health needs, identifying goals using specialist assessment and intervention tools. They will contribute to the person-centred clinical care offered by the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) by;-Carrying out home visits-Running groups, baby massage, weaning etc-Providing evidence-based interventions focusing on prevention, promotion, and early intervention-Liaising with colleagues, external stakeholders, service users and their families.-Ensuring that safe, evidence based, effective, culturally competent care is delivered in a timely manner to service users.About usNorth London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for allWe will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.DetailsDate posted14 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£32,199 to £34,876 a year Per Annum --- pro rata - outer LondonContractFixed termDuration18 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number455-NLFT-0268-AJob locationsForest Road Primary Care CentreGround Floor 308A Hertford Road, N97HDLondonN97HDJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • To work with service users with complex perinatal mental health needs; to identify their goals using specialist assessment and interventions tools.
  • To plan and deliver supportive interventions to parents caring for their babies to meet required standards in their babies' developmental needs.
  • Good awareness of child development and ways of working with children.
  • To work in partnership with parents, individuals or in group situations to promote appropriate play activities with children.
  • To work in a variety of settings e.g., home, clinics and within the local community.
  • To maintain a clean, safe environment in the clinic: including the safety and cleanliness of all toys and equipment, in line with trust infection control procedures.
  • To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team when there are concerns regarding the well-being of a child. To follow trust Child Protection process and strategies.
  • To work with families who have children under Childrens Social Care; contributing to care plans and working within trust guidelines.
  • To ensure accurate and concise record keeping for service users and interaction with their babies.
  • To communicate effectively using a variety of communication skills: verbal and non-verbal, written, and electronic, with a range of individuals and organisations within and external to the organisation.
  • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the MDT using excellent interpersonal skills.
  • To update clinical skills regularly to ensure the highest delivery of care whilst recognising own limitations
  • To recognise and promote all aspects of cultural diversity and respond positively to ethnic awareness / sensitivity when planning care plans within supervisory framework.
  • To attend clinical meetings including perinatal birth planning meetings, child in need meetings and child protection meetings when required.
This vacancy is in the West Team - covering Barnet. Access to a car is desirable. Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • To work with service users with complex perinatal mental health needs; to identify their goals using specialist assessment and interventions tools.
  • To plan and deliver supportive interventions to parents caring for their babies to meet required standards in their babies' developmental needs.
  • Good awareness of child development and ways of working with children.
  • To work in partnership with parents, individuals or in group situations to promote appropriate play activities with children.
  • To work in a variety of settings e.g., home, clinics and within the local community.
  • To maintain a clean, safe environment in the clinic: including the safety and cleanliness of all toys and equipment, in line with trust infection control procedures.
  • To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team when there are concerns regarding the well-being of a child. To follow trust Child Protection process and strategies.
  • To work with families who have children under Childrens Social Care; contributing to care plans and working within trust guidelines.
  • To ensure accurate and concise record keeping for service users and interaction with their babies.
  • To communicate effectively using a variety of communication skills: verbal and non-verbal, written, and electronic, with a range of individuals and organisations within and external to the organisation.
  • To establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the MDT using excellent interpersonal skills.
  • To update clinical skills regularly to ensure the highest delivery of care whilst recognising own limitations
  • To recognise and promote all aspects of cultural diversity and respond positively to ethnic awareness / sensitivity when planning care plans within supervisory framework.
  • To attend clinical meetings including perinatal birth planning meetings, child in need meetings and child protection meetings when required.
This vacancy is in the West Team - covering Barnet. Access to a car is desirable.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • National Nursery Education Board Qualification or equivalent to BTEC (National Diploma in Nursery Nursing / early years).
  • NVQ level 3 (childcare and education) or foundation degree in early years, with a least 1 years' experience.
  • Previous experience working in community settings
Desirable
  • Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain skills.
Skills/ AbilitiesEssential
  • oFlexible and responsive approach to mother and baby care.
  • oAble to prioritise workload and organise time and work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to plan, provide and participate in suitable activities for parents and children
Desirable
  • oSatisfactory level of understanding of Mental health disorders and treatment models.
  • oKnowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management.
Experience/ KnowledgeEssential
  • oUnderstanding of the statutory framework for early year's foundation stage and the EYFS to ensure best practice.
  • oExperience of working within a multicultural environment.
  • oKnowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Desirable
  • Experience of working with women and babies, particularly those with mental health needs.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • National Nursery Education Board Qualification or equivalent to BTEC (National Diploma in Nursery Nursing / early years).
  • NVQ level 3 (childcare and education) or foundation degree in early years, with a least 1 years' experience.
  • Previous experience working in community settings
Desirable
  • Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain skills.
Skills/ AbilitiesEssential
  • oFlexible and responsive approach to mother and baby care.
  • oAble to prioritise workload and organise time and work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to plan, provide and participate in suitable activities for parents and children
Desirable
  • oSatisfactory level of understanding of Mental health disorders and treatment models.
  • oKnowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management.
Experience/ KnowledgeEssential
  • oUnderstanding of the statutory framework for early year's foundation stage and the EYFS to ensure best practice.
  • oExperience of working within a multicultural environment.
  • oKnowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Desirable
  • Experience of working with women and babies, particularly those with mental health needs.

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