Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery Nurse
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-ACS196-1126
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Uned Gobaith, Tonna Hospital site
- Town
- Neath
- Salary
- £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery Nurse
Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the inpatient perinatal mental health unit, providing high-quality care and developmental support to infants and their mothers. The role involves promoting infant wellbeing, supporting mother-infant bonding, and contributing to the therapeutic environment of the unit
Main duties of the job
Provide direct care and developmental support to infants admitted with their mothers.
Promote and support secure attachment and responsive parenting.
Observe and report on infant development and mother-infant interactions.
Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, psychological, and social care colleagues.
Contribute to care planning and attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
Support mothers in developing parenting skills and confidence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NHS standards.
Participate in health promotion and education activities.
Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants.
Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential criteria
- Qualifications and Training: NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of working with mothers experiencing mental illness.
- Knowledge of parenting programmes that are well researched and proven to be effective
- Knowledge and understanding of professional roles.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with infants and families in a healthcare or childcare setting.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with infants and families presenting with complex needs – including those relating to safeguarding and/or perinatal mental illness.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenna Badman
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 862370
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