Neonatal Senior Nurse/Midwife

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland, at University Hospital Crosshouse, is seeking a Neonatal Senior Nurse/Midwife for a permanent post. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess and develop care programmes, delivering high-quality, person‑centred neonatal care across shifts.

The role requires NMC‑registered nurses or midwives with neonatal expertise and a commitment to ongoing professional development, safeguarding, infection control, and family‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with current NMC registration.
• Neonatal specialty qualification is required.
• Experience in delivering intensive and high dependency neonatal care.
• Understanding of neonatal conditions and family‑integrated care models.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, infection control and medication management.
• Willingness to undertake neonatal training such as NLS or IV therapy.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop programmes of care for neonates.
• Implement and evaluate care plans to ensure high‑quality patient care.
• Provide cover in the absence of ward manager to ensure safe ward operation.
• Deliver person‑centred care within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) or M

Education

Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Nursing Qualification

Job description

NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neonatal Senior Nurse/Midwife based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

Post 1 - 36 hours per week. Post 2 - 28.8 hours per week.

• 08:00-20:30
• 20:00-08:30
• 08:00-16:00
• 13:00-20:30

Job share will be considered for this post.

What You Will Do

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients. In the absence of the ward manager or senior staff nurse provide cover to ensure safe, effective and person-centred operation of the ward.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) or Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Nursing Qualification
• Experience in delivering intensive and high dependency neonatal care.
• Understanding of neonatal conditions, developmental care principles, and family-integrated care models.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, infection control and medication management.
• Awareness of Baby Friendly Initiative standards and commitment to promoting breastfeeding and parental involvement.
• Ability to work within NHS Ayrshire and Arran policies, including clinical governance, health and safet, and equality and diversity frameworks.
• Willingness to undertake or completion of neonatal-specific training, such as Neonatal Life Support (NLS), intravenous therapy or neonatal critical care modules.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including participation in clinical simulation, clinical supervision, reflective practice and mandatory training.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Gail Dobie on 01563 525360.

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