Maternity Nurse

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maternity nurse to provide exceptional overnight care for a newborn in Kensington. This role involves supporting the family during the early months of their second child's life, ensuring a nurturing environment while maintaining a clean and organized nursery. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in newborn care, strong references, and the ability to establish healthy routines. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact during a crucial time for the family, ensuring the newborn's health and development are prioritized.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of newborn care with strong, checkable references.
• Must maintain excellent personal hygiene and be highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide full overnight care for the newborn, including feeding and bathing.
• Maintain a clean and organized nursery and manage baby laundry.

Skills

Neonatal Care

First Aid Certification

Organizational Skills

Personal Hygiene Maintenance

Proactive Approach

Job description

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We are presently recruiting for a maternity nurse to work with a lovely previous family where we placed the maternity nurse for the first baby. If you are a qualified maternity nurse with recent newborn experience and excellent references, please read the details below before applying.

Maternity Nurse Required in Kensington - October Start

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and kind maternity nurse to support a family following the birth of their second son, due on October 10, 2025. They are based in Kensington and are looking for dedicated overnight support during the early months.

• Commitment: 4 months
• Start Date: October 10, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Full overnight care of the newborn, including breast and/or formula feeding, burping, changing, bathing, dressing, and settling for sleep
• Maintaining a clean and organized nursery
• Organizing and managing the baby's clothing, linens, and handling all baby laundry
• Sterilizing bottles and feeding equipment appropriately
• Supporting the establishment of a sustainable and healthy sleeping and feeding routine

Family Environment:

• Family of three (mother, father, and 1-year-old son), soon to be four
• 1-year-old son has his own live-in nanny who will continue to care for him exclusively
• The maternity nurse's sole focus will be on the newborn

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven track record of newborn care with strong, checkable references
• Professional, warm, and highly organized
• Maintains excellent personal hygiene
• Proactive, trustworthy, and discreet
• Committed to supporting the newborn's health and development throughout the placement

Recruitment Process:

• The family expects to have an initial phone or video conversation with shortlisted candidates
• An in-person meeting will follow for selected applicants
• Reference checks will be conducted with previous employers

We are looking for someone who will be a steady, knowledgeable, and positive presence during the first months of the newborn's life.

As with all our jobs, you will need an enhanced (not basic) DBS police check that is on the update system or less than a year old, and first aid certification. You must be available in London for interviews and trials in person. We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK (share code), as we do not sponsor candidates. All candidates must be fully checked and reference-verified before being presented to clients, including ID checks, police checks, proof of right to work, proof of address, and verbal references.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria and are not yet registered with us, please send your CV directly to us via email. Do not include any other documents, references, or ID at this stage. The email address is [emailprotected].