Neonatal Senior Nurse​/Midwife

University Hospital Crosshouse

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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