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Job overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our established team of nursery nurses on the postnatal ward. As a member of the multidisciplinary team and with the support of postnatal ward staff, you would provide individualised family centred care to babies requiring transitional care on the postnatal ward and support midwives, Transitional care nurses in delivering safe, effective, and family-centred care. This would include assisting families to develop appropriate skills to become confident in caring for and feeding their babies before discharge home, via group and individual education sessions.
Main duties of the job
Job Type: Secondment
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Pay Band: Band 4
The Role
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our established team of nursery nurses on the postnatal ward. As a member of the multidisciplinary team and with the support of postnatal ward staff, you would provide individualised family centred care to babies requiring additional care, in preparation for discharge home from the postnatal ward. This would include assisting families to develop appropriate skills to become confident in caring for and feeding their babies before discharge home, via group and individual education sessions.
Good communication and team working skills are essential aspects of the role. Candidates would be expected to show high levels of initiative and self-direction.
The maternity unit is currently working towards Baby Friendly Initiative re-accreditation and as such, you will be expected to incorporate the Baby Friendly standards in all aspects of your role.
Support and appropriate training will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
The Role
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our established team of nursery nurses on the postnatal ward. As a member of the multidisciplinary team and with the support of postnatal ward staff, you would provide individualised family centred care to babies requiring additional care, in preparation for discharge home from the postnatal ward. This would include assisting families to develop appropriate skills to become confident in caring for and feeding their babies before discharge home, via group and individual education sessions.
Good communication and team working skills are essential aspects of the role. Candidates would be expected to show high levels of initiative and self direction.
The maternity unit is currently working towards Baby Friendly Initiative re-accreditation and as such, you will be expected to incorporate the Baby Friendly standards in all aspects of your role.
Support and appropriate training will be provided.
Person specification
Education
Essential
- Level 3 Nursery Nursing/ Child Care Qualification NNEB or BTEC or equivalent.
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience: Record keeping Experience of working with children aged 0-5
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic numeracy
- Knowledge of BFI standards
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication both written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good time management
Desirable
- Flexible approach
- Use own initiative
- Recognises own stress, remains calm under pressure
- Awareness of limitations of role
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure by
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Personal qualities
- Awareness of self-limitations and of the role, seeking guidance when appropriate
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This advert is for Band 4 Nursery Nurse with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursery nurse role. The advertised salary is £34,186 - £37,389 Per Annum Including HCAS pro-rata. The contract type is Secondment: 10 months (End in May 2027, subject to renewal). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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