Senior Neonatal Nurse, SCBU Lead, Flexible Hours

NHS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Staff Nurse for the Special Care Baby Unit in Whitehaven. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, family-centred care for preterm and sick neonates, lead shifts, and mentor junior staff. Essential qualifications include NMC registration and completion of neonatal life support training, alongside substantial neonatal experience. This role offers attractive benefits including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Completion of Neonatal Life Support training or willingness to undertake within 6 months.
• Substantial post-registration experience within a neonatal setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, family-centred care for neonates requiring special care.
• Act as shift leader and ensure effective delivery of care.
• Stabilise and manage critically ill infants prior to transfer.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Child / Adult)

Neonatal Intensive Care Course

Completion of Neonatal Life Support training

Job description

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Staff Nurse for the Special Care Baby Unit in Whitehaven. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, family-centred care for preterm and sick neonates, lead shifts, and mentor junior staff. Essential qualifications include NMC registration and completion of neonatal life support training, alongside substantial neonatal experience. This role offers attractive benefits including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working options.