Neonatal Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Neonatal Nurse with first level NMC Registration, recent experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and completion of the Neonatal Nurse Quality in Specialty (QIS) certificate which are essential for this Band 6 post.

The successful candidate will be a keen team player, have excellent communication skills and display an enthusiasm to promote family integrated care within our Neonatal Unit.

Applicants should display a desire to instill positive changes in the care pathways for the babies and families ensuring the best possible start in life.

The candidate should possess passion for improving the health and wellbeing of our babies and families; enthusiasm to embrace change; resilience when working with complex families and leadership to ensure effective service delivery. The successful candidate will be required to work as required for the needs of the Neonatal service and with the Children, Young People and Sexual Health Directorate.

Informal enquiries to Becky McKnight, Neonatal Senior Charge Nurse - becky.mcknightt

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