What experience have your Maternity Nurses got?
Our RB’s Maternity Nurses are all very experienced and importantly have excellent references. We take great care in the selection of our Maternity Nurses which includes a rigorous process to ascertain if they are suitable for us. RB’s only takes on Maternity Nurses whom we consider to be the best as well as having that special quality.
Are they police-checked?
Yes indeed all our Maternity Nurses have a DBS certificate or the equivalent from their country.
Do they have a First Aid certificate?
Yes, all have a current paediatric First Aid certificate.
Do they have references?
Yes, we consider references from other parents to be of paramount importance. All of our Maternity Nurses will have excellent written references and RB’s will have verbally verified at least three of them. References are constantly updated as new ones come in.
How does the process of choosing a Maternity Nurse work?
Once you have made contact with us then we will have a telephone call you to discuss everything you need for your Maternity Nurse position. We like to find out as much as possible in order to have the best chance to match the right person with you.
We will then find out who is available and then select the Maternity Nurse (s) that we think are most suitable for your position and send you their CVs and written references. If you are interested we advise the next step being a video-call between you and the Maternity Nurse after which you let us know if you wish to proceed or not.
How do I know who is the right Maternity Nurse for me?
You can be sure that any of the Maternity Nurses that you interview through us will be very experienced and suitable for the role as we try our very hardest to always match the right Maternity Nurse with the right family, however it is crucial that you choose someone you feel you will have a great connection with as it is such a personal role having someone living with you in your home and entrusting your baby to them. This is why we always advise having a video call with potential candidates as it makes it easier to make this decision. It may be possible in some cases to meet in person too. We cannot stress enough how important it is that the client as well as the maternity nurse feels they ‘click’ with each other in order to ensure the best possible relationship and a successful placement.
What do Maternity Nurses charge?
The price ranges between £230-£400 per 24 hours plus travel expenses to/from the client’s home (normally this is just at the beginning and end of the placement). The Maternity Nurse will require an upfront deposit to confirm the booking.
What is the fee to Rachel’s Babies?
In addition to the Maternity Nurse’s fee, Rachel’s Babies charges a placement fee of £30 per 24 hours. As part of this Rachel is available throughout the placement to the client for any additional support or advice they may need by phone or videocall.
How do I pay the Maternity Nurse?
Each Maternity Nurse has their own contract which they will send to the client once the position has been confirmed. The client will pay the Maternity Nurse direct as set out in the contract. RB’s has a short contract which the client will also need to sign and the placement fee will be paid by the client direct to RB’s.