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We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Band 6 Neonatal staff nurses to join the Neonatal Unit at the Whittington Health Trust. We are ranked as ‘Outstanding’ for caring by the Care Quality Commission. If you are looking for flexible work that can fit around your family commitments this could be just what you are looking for! We are a level 2 unit within the North Central North East London Perinatal Network. We provide specialist care to neonates from 27 weeks gestation.
The unit have a family-focused philosophy in which staff and parents work together in partnership to provide the highest standards of care and we actively support developmental care.
If you are an experienced and friendly Neonatal Nurse, then we would like to hear from you to join our NICU team and provide high quality care to our sick Neonates. To succeed you must have the relevant neonatal qualifications and experience in working on a Neonatal Unit.
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Main duties of the job
Band 6
Neonatal Nursing Team
Full-Time: 37.5 Hours per week
We are looking for Band 6 Neonatal nurses to come and join our team of experienced and friendly Neonatal Nurses who provide specialist care to Neonates from 27 weeks gestation.
We would like to recruit enthusiastic and resourceful Neonatal Nurses to provide high quality care to our sick Neonates. To succeed you must have the relevant neonatal qualifications and experience in working on a Neonatal Unit.
We are a level 2 unit within the North Central North East London Perinatal Network. We provide specialist care to neonates from 27 weeks gestation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The unit have a family-focused philosophy in which staff and parents work together in partnership to provide the highest standards of care and we actively support developmental care.
We look forward to gaining team members who will embrace our innovative nursing styles including developmental care, breastfeeding support and discharge planning.
There are opportunities to develop clinical skills in a highly supportive environment, with a Practice Educator and Advanced Nurse Practitioner in post. There is also the opportunity to rotate in to the community working with the community neonatal sister.
We are a friendly, caring and supportive unit and we will support your professional development both in practice and accessing relevant specialist courses.
Whittington Health has been rated twentieth in the second annual Healthcare 100 awards, which recognises top employees in healthcare.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Attributes
Essential
- Polite and pleasant manner
- Commitment to neonatal nursing
- Enthusiastic/motivated
- Team spirited
- Sense of humour
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Analytical skill
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to be reflective
- Able to work within a multi-racial and cultural environment
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Assertive
- Knowledge and experience of working with staff and patients of various different background/cultures
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Valid registration as an RN/RSCN/RM Neonatal Course (405 or equivalent – local requirement)
Desirable
- Neonatal/Paediatric nursing experience ENB 997/998
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This advert is for NICU Senior Staff Nurse with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAs. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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