Staff Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London seeks committed Neonatal Nurses to join their specialized neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). You will be responsible for delivering holistic care to critically ill babies and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care. This position offers extensive professional development opportunities and the chance to work within a center known for its excellence in neonatal and maternity care. Strong attention to detail and a passion for neonatal nursing are essential. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training and development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Must have enthusiasm for neonatal care and commitment to quality patient care.
• Desire to learn and develop professionally within the neonatal nursing field.
• Holistic family integrated care approach to patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing holistic care to special care and transitional care babies.
• Administer medications as per guidelines and maintain safe practices.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for neonatal nursing

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our NICU is the Level 3 unit for the North Central London area which provides specialist intensive care for critically ill babies. We also have close links with an on-site fetal medicine unit which is a regional, national and international referral centre for fetal medicine, caring for more than 7,000 patients each year. In addition, they have an internationally recognised multidisciplinary team (MDT) who offers individualised care for pregnant women and their families, when there is a concern for the health of an unborn baby. We hence can provide a wealth and varied unique range of experience.

If you would like to develop your career in Neonatal Nursing this is an ideal time to come and join us. You will gain valuable skills and experience being fully supported by a Practice Development team. There are an extensive range of opportunities for you to further your career for progression to Band 6.

If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career UCLH, neonatal services is definitely the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within a centre of excellence for neonatal and maternity care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

About the unit and opportunities

We have a busy tertiary level three neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with close links to the other UCLH specialist hospitals and Great Ormond Street Hospital. Currently we care for 21 intensive / high dependency care babies, 11 special care babies and 12 transitional care cots.

Responsibilities

Within the unit, you will be responsible for the care of special care and transitional care babies, where you will provide holistic family integrated care to the babies and families. You will maintain high standards of care throughout, communicate with the MDT, check and administer drugs according to guidelines, and support and foster safe practice on the neonatal unit.

Wanting to learn, a passion for neonatal nursing and attention to detail are essential for this role.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025