Registered Neonatal Nurse (without 24 hour responsibility)

NHS Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is inviting enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Neonatal Unit. Our Level 2 unit provides high-quality, family-centred care to babies requiring special care, high dependency and intensive care support.

As a Neonatal Staff Nurse, you will deliver safe, evidence-based care, work with a multidisciplinary team, support parents, and participate in a structured preceptorship and clinical development programme.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses with current nursing registration.
• PVG scheme eligibility or membership as applicable in Scotland.
• Experience or interest in neonatal and family-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to neonates and their families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care.
• Support parents to develop confidence in caring for their baby.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.
• Participate in a structured preceptorship and clinical development programme.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Neonatal care

Family-centred care

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Registration

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Neonatal Unit within NHS Forth Valley. Our Level 2 unit provides high-quality, family-centred care to babies requiring special care, high dependency and intensive care support.

This is an exciting time to join the service as we continue to strengthen our workforce and build future capability across neonatal services.

As a Neonatal Staff Nurse, you will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to neonates and their families
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Support parents to develop confidence in caring for their baby
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development
• Participate in a structured preceptorship and clinical development programme

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are Registered Nurses (Child & Adult background considered)
• Qualified in Speciality qualification.
• Demonstrate a passion for neonatal and family-centred care
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are adaptable, compassionate and motivated to learn
• Can work effectively in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

For further information and informal enquiries please contact Pamela Connolly, Senior Charge Nurse on 01324 567483

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.