Job summary Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit, an exciting collaboration between NHS England and NHS Wales, is due to open in 2025 on the grounds of the Countess of Chester Health Park. Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Band 4 Nursery Nurses to join the Mother and Baby Unit team. We are planning for the new MDT to commence in role 3 months prior to opening to enable a robust and supportive induction to take place. The Mother and Baby Unit is a specialist provision for women with mental health problems during pregnancy and/or in the tear after their baby is born. Patients in the postnatal period will have their babies with them during their time as an inpatient on the Mother and Baby Unit. Seren Lodge will be an 8 bedded unit with 6 beds commissioned by NHS England for the women of Cheshire and Merseyside and 2 beds commissioned by NHS Wales for the women of North Wales. The Mother and Baby Unit will also accept referrals for out of area women when there are beds available. Please note that this vacancy may close early if there is a high volume of applicants. Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place in March, and interviews will be held from April onwards. Main duties of the job We are hoping to build a supportive and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team, working on a rotational shift basis which includes day and night shifts. The posts offer the successful applicants the exciting opportunity to build a team that provides the highest quality of care for our service users. We will offer an excellent training programme and preceptorship programme. The applicants must be able to demonstrate an understanding and application of the 6 C's in practice, these being Care; Compassion; Competence; Communication; Courage and Commitment. Seren Lodge is based on the Countess of Chester Health Park Site approximately 1.5 miles from Chester city centre. About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 373-SMH2317 Job locations Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit Countess of Chester Healthpark Chester CH2 1HJ Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.netor by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification)andvalues. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our websitehttps://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.netor by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB or Level 3 BTec National Diploma in Early Years awarded by Edexcel or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education (NVQEYE) or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (NVQCE) or Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) Desirable Baby Massage Qualification Knowledge and Expertise Essential Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to weaning Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to child development Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to behaviour management Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to play and development Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to attachment and bonding Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to safety Desirable ECDL/IT Skills Health promotion Experience Essential Recent and substantial experience of working with children and families Person Specification Qualifications Essential NNEB or Level 3 BTec National Diploma in Early Years awarded by Edexcel or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education (NVQEYE) or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (NVQCE) or Level 3 qualification in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD) Desirable Baby Massage Qualification Knowledge and Expertise Essential Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to weaning Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to child development Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to behaviour management Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to play and development Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to attachment and bonding Substantial experience of supporting families in relation to safety Desirable ECDL/IT Skills Health promotion Experience Essential Recent and substantial experience of working with children and families 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Seren Lodge Mother and Baby Unit Countess of Chester Healthpark Chester CH2 1HJ Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)