Nursery Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£33,262 to £36,027 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Beckenham, BR3 3BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

.Key Responsibilities: 1)To work as a member of the MBU delivering interventions which meet the needs of the baby for those mothers who are receiving inpatient care. The nursery nurse will also promote and support the health of the mother and baby. 2) To support the mother and the rest of the MDT in order to ensure that consistent and appropriate emotional and practical care of the baby is being given at all times. 3)The nursery nurse will also monitor, document and report the developmental progress of the babies on the unit; willwork in partnership with the family and the wider community nursing teams e.g.Midwives, Health Visitors, Community Nurses and Community Nursery Nurses. 4) To ensure regular monitoring of physical health and developmental milestones of the babies are undertaken and reported back to the link health visitors as required. 5) To ensure that a Mothers involvement in the care of her baby is fully promoted and that the mothers are consulted regarding all care given to their baby 6) To organise and facilitate mother and baby groups with the aim of sharing and educating in all areas of baby care and play. 7) To provide written and verbal reports to the multi-disciplinary team relating to mothers care of and behaviour with her baby and any observed changes in the physical health of babies reporting any concerns immediately to the nurse in charge. 8) To communicate sensitive information to patients and/or relatives/carers concerning appropriate physical and/or psychological care and interactions with their baby. 9) To access regular supervision and appraisal and contribute to the well-being of the team by supporting other team members and treating all colleagues with respect. 10) To undertake Promotion of Safe and Therapeutic Services interventions as required in line with Trust policy. 11) To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be assigned or delegated on occasions by the Nurse in Charge.

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