Neonatal Nurse

Are you a compassionate, highly skilled, and dedicated Band 6 Neonatal Nurse (Qualified in Specialty - QIS)? Evolve Staffing Ltd. is actively seeking an exceptional clinical practitioner to join specialist neonatal intensive care (NICU), high dependency (HDU), and special care baby units (SCBU) across a flagship major NHS acute hospital trust based in Cheshire.

Operating within one of Cheshire's primary major NHS acute hospital facilities—a high-acuity, specialized tertiary neonatal environment compared to general pediatric or community settings—this is a rewarding locum opportunity for an experienced NMC-registered neonatal nurse to make a profound difference in the care of premature, critically ill, and high-risk newborn infants and their families. Whether you are an experienced Band 6 QIS practitioner seeking flexible agency shifts or looking for consistent locum placements across neonatal intensive care bays, stabilization units, and transitional care wards, Evolve Staffing Ltd.

provides a supportive clinical framework where clinical excellence, advanced neonatal safety, and family-centered developmental care are paramount.

As a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse representing Evolve Staffing Ltd. within a major Cheshire NHS acute hospital, you will provide advanced, specialized, and evidence-based neonatal nursing care across high-acuity units. Your core duties will include:

• Care Planning:
  Formulating and executing complex, individualized neonatal care plans for premature and critically ill neonates.
• Medication Management:
  Calculating, preparing, and administering complex neonatal medications, TPN infusions, and IV therapies per NMC guidelines.
• MDT
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working alongside consultant neonatologists, pediatric surgeons, advanced neonatal nurse practitioners (ANNPs), and allied health teams.
• Advanced Ventilation:
  Managing invasive mechanical ventilation, CPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), and oxygen therapy monitoring.
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  Executing advanced neonatal clinical skills, including arterial line management, central line care (UVC/UAC/PICC), and blood sampling.
• Family Support:
  Delivering compassionate, family-integrated care, guiding parents through developmental care, feeding support, and complex unit stays.
• Clinical Leadership:
  Providing clinical supervision, shift leadership, and mentorship to Band 5 nurses, student nurses, and support staff.
• Emergency Stabilization:
  Leading and assisting in neonatal resuscitation, clinical stabilization, and emergency transport prep within the unit.

To be successful in this Band 6 Neonatal Nurse (QIS) application via Evolve Staffing Ltd. in Cheshire, you must demonstrate:

• Valid NMC PIN:
  Active registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN / RSCN / RN Child / RM) on the NMC register with no restrictions.
• Specialty
  
  Qualification:
  
  Post-registration Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Nursing qualification (e.g., ENB 405 or equivalent).
• Hospital
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 12–18 months post-QIS clinical experience within an NHS acute Level 2 (LNU) or Level 3 (NICU) Neonatal Unit.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Meticulous clinical recording capability on electronic patient record systems (EHR/Badger Net).
• Neonatal Life Support:
  Valid certification in Neonatal Life Support (NLS) or Advanced Resuscitation of the Newborn Infant (ARNI).
• Compliance & Vetting:
  Valid UK Right to Work, Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, and complete occupational health clearance.

• Ultimate Flexibility:
  Choose your preferred rota—Day shifts, Night shifts, Weekends, or Long Days to suit your schedule.
• Competitive Pay:
  Top-tier hourly locum rates with generous enhanced pay structures for unsocial hours, nights, and Bank Holidays.
• Major NHS Postings:
  Secure high-demand shifts across major NHS acute hospital sites and specialist neonatal units throughout Cheshire.
• Career Support:
  Access to ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) modules and dedicated guidance with your NMC Revalidation portfolio.
• Bespoke Recruitment:
  Fast-track compliance onboarding led by an experienced recruitment consultant offering 24/7 support.