Neonatal Unit Co-ordinator

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Neonatal Unit Co-ordinator for Ayrshire Maternity Unit. The role involves managing the unit, guiding staff, and caring for patients. Applicants must have clinical expertise and a degree-level education. This is a fixed-term position until June 2026.

Qualifications

• 5 years clinical experience in specialty.
• Professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the unit during shifts.
• Line manage a small team and complete appraisals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Education

Degree level education

Job description

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.

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen for a Neonatal Unit Co-ordinator based at Ayrshire Maternity Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the unit during your shifts, whilst guiding colleagues with your clinical skills and expertise. You will also be required to care for patients in all categories.

You will also line manage a small team of staff and will be responsible for completing appraisals, developing professional development plans and leading on NHS policies such as attendance management.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Professional registered through the Nursing and Midwifery Council with qualification as a RN, RM, RN (Child Branch)
• Clinical knowledge acquired through practical experience 5 years in speciality
• Educated to degree level with evidence of continuous professional development or Equivalent professional experience.
• Successful completion of a course / module in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing..

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 per week - The shift pattern is rotational including days and nights 7 days a week

Fixed Term/Secondment:

Please note this job is a fixed term/secondment until 30^th June 2026.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact

Samantha Fredriksen-Freer on 01563825246 or via: [e-mail]

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