Job Description

Rainbow Mother and Baby unit is a 6 bedded specialist commissioned service offering assessment, support and treatment to women suffering from acute mental health illness during their third trimester of pregnancy up to baby being 12mths old.
Admissions are accepted primarily from the east of England. The team work very closely with other key professions to ensure the best outcomes for both Mother and baby therefore strong communication skills are essential.
Perinatal work is an exciting area focusing not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic Nursery Nurse to join our expanding service and support in the care and recovery of the ladies admitted to the service, their infant and wider family
Join a highly enthusiastic, passionate and committed team. Dedicated to providing the highest quality care for the ladies we treat, their babies and families
Main duties of the job
Support the Nurse in Charge in the day to day running of the ward, offering practical and emotional support to patients experiencing acute mental illness and distress.
Support in the monitoring of babies welfare and development
Run therapeutic and educational parent/infant groups on the ward
Develop individualised care plans for the babies on the unit
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• 8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9363-A
Job locations
Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit, The Linden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
CM1 7LF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the wider MDT in developing and delivering individualised care to the women on the ward and their babies
Support other team members in delivery of training to staff on baby development and care Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the wider MDT in developing and delivering individualised care to the women on the ward and their babies
Support other team members in delivery of training to staff on baby development and care
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• NNEB, CACHE or Diploma

Desirable

• Training in therapeutic activities i.e baby massage, baby yoga, makaton

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with 0-1yrs in a professional capacity
• Experience of working with families in a professional capacity

Desirable

• Experience working on an acute Mother and Baby unit
• Experience of running parent-infant groups
• Experience of mental health

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• NNEB, CACHE or Diploma

Desirable

• Training in therapeutic activities i.e baby massage, baby yoga, makaton

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with 0-1yrs in a professional capacity
• Experience of working with families in a professional capacity

Desirable

• Experience working on an acute Mother and Baby unit
• Experience of running parent-infant groups
• Experience of mental health

Skills Required