Senior Staff Nurse - Neonatal Unit

Overview

In 2026 take your Neonatal Nursing career to the next level.

We are looking for ambitious senior staff nurses to join the nursing team on the Neonatal Unit at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

We are a large supportive neonatal team who take pride in the high standards of care that we deliver, which is clearly demonstrated in the positive outcomes of the infants we care for.

We are one of the biggest and busiest neonatal units in the country and can offer a wealth of experience to enhance your career as a neonatal nurse.

Every year, the number of children and young people that Evelina London cares for continues to grow, supporting families from pre‑conception through to adult life.

We strive to recruit and retain staff who are motivated to develop and learn with us as we continually ensure our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on women, children and their families.

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward, working independently and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. They will ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and promote dignity and human rights through person‑centred care principles.

We provide an unrivalled breadth of experience, caring for babies with surgical, cardiac, neurological, renal and metabolic disorders as well as those born prematurely.

We provide excellent development opportunities for Band 6 Neonatal Nurses and a structured Band 6 Management Program encouraging leadership skills for experienced nurses.

Supports flexible working – job share, part time or other patterns are accommodated where possible.

This advert is open to all applicants with an active Nursing and Midwifery Council Personal Identification number (PIN).

If you have a PRN number only, please do not apply for this post.

• Patrick Desmonde – Matron –  –
• Alex Phillips – Lead Nurse –
• Justien Duncan – Matron –  –

We strongly encourage and welcome informal visits to the Neonatal Unit.

Closing date: 7th January 2026 at Midnight

Interview date: week commencing 19th January 2026

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

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