NHS
Lead Nursery Nurse - Mother and Baby Unit
The closing date is 22 January 2026.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 26th January 2026 and the proposed interview date is 11th February 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nursery Nurse will demonstrate and role model a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year and use this to teach and guide colleagues.
Ensuring current practice and care on the Mother & Baby Unit reflects standards as outlined in the Trust's Safeguarding Children Policy alongside Cheshire West and Chester Child Protection Procedures and to be able to involve specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
Supporting junior staff in, and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for infants on the Mother & Baby unit.
Assisting in the management and organisation of work as required.
Provide professional supervision and clinical leadership to other members in the staff group.
To form part of the development of clients' and staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants on the unit.
To contributing to the development of standards of care for both mothers and babies on the unit, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
Contribute and deliver training in line with service need and development of the staff group.
About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Person Specification Qualifications
Education to degree level in a relevant subject e.g Early Years or equivalent experience within perinatal mental health
NNEB or Level 3 BTec National Diploma in Early Years awarded by Edexcel or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education (NVQCE) or Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
Baby Massage
Video Interactive Guidance
Knowledge and Expertise
Experience of managing and supporting staff/teams
Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to the following: Weaning and Nutrition
Child Development
Behaviour Management
Play and development
Attachment and Bonding
Safety
ECDL/IT Skills
Health promotion
Experience
Recent and substantial experience of working with children/families
Ability to implement previous learning in practice and knowledge of illness surrounding birth
Understanding of perinatal mental health
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Supervisory Skills
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Non-judgemental
Safeguarding
Ability to be sensitive
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
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Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 26th January 2026 and the proposed interview date is 11th February 2026.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Nursery Nurse will demonstrate and role model a sound knowledge of caring effectively for infants under 1 year and use this to teach and guide colleagues.
Ensuring current practice and care on the Mother & Baby Unit reflects standards as outlined in the Trust's Safeguarding Children Policy alongside Cheshire West and Chester Child Protection Procedures and to be able to involve specialist safeguarding services as and when necessary.
Supporting junior staff in, and be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for infants on the Mother & Baby unit.
Assisting in the management and organisation of work as required.
Provide professional supervision and clinical leadership to other members in the staff group.
To form part of the development of clients' and staff knowledge and skills in caring for infants on the unit.
To contributing to the development of standards of care for both mothers and babies on the unit, proving feedback as necessary and taking positive steps toward implementing necessary change.
Contribute and deliver training in line with service need and development of the staff group.
About us Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Person Specification Qualifications
Education to degree level in a relevant subject e.g Early Years or equivalent experience within perinatal mental health
NNEB or Level 3 BTec National Diploma in Early Years awarded by Edexcel or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education (NVQCE) or Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD)
Baby Massage
Video Interactive Guidance
Knowledge and Expertise
Experience of managing and supporting staff/teams
Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to the following: Weaning and Nutrition
Child Development
Behaviour Management
Play and development
Attachment and Bonding
Safety
ECDL/IT Skills
Health promotion
Experience
Recent and substantial experience of working with children/families
Ability to implement previous learning in practice and knowledge of illness surrounding birth
Understanding of perinatal mental health
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Supervisory Skills
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
Non-judgemental
Safeguarding
Ability to be sensitive
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
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