Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a senior staff nurse / Midwife within the award‑winning team within The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children. The post is within the special care and high dependency unit with opportunity for rotation to ITU/HDU and will incorporate days/nights/weekends/public holidays. The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- 1‑year fixed‑term post working part‑time hours (22.5 days per week)
- Based at the Royal Hospital for Children
- Salary is pro rata for part‑time hours
Key Responsibilities
You will be expected to communicate effectively and liaise closely with families and the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of care. You will apply the principles of good communication to justify the trust and confidence of the public, establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with the baby and their family, nursing colleagues, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will also involve, where appropriate, communication with external agencies such as Social Services.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, relevant guidelines, and divisional policies, you will demonstrate clear, compassionate, and effective verbal and written communication with both families and staff at all times. You will ensure that confidentiality for the baby and their family is always maintained and respected.
You will actively contribute to the clinical communication and education of children, parents, and colleagues, and will play a key role in multi‑professional decision‑making processes relating to the care of children and their families. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate, clear, and legible nursing documentation that reflects the care delivered, and for recognising, interpreting, and reporting any changes in care needs in a timely manner.
In addition, you will be expected to develop your presentation and IT skills and to participate fully in ward‑based and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to continuous improvement in care delivery and team collaboration.
Qualifications and Experience
- First level nursing or midwifery qualification (appropriate part of NMC Register relevant to area)
- Releavent post registration experience.
- Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development equivalent.
- Ability to work within a Multi-disciplinary Team Setting
- Good communication skills
- Positive professional manner and attitude
Benefits
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Flexible working and EEO statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment Notice
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of a senior staff nurse / Midwife within the award‑winning team within The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children. The post is within the special care and high dependency unit with opportunity for rotation to ITU/HDU and will incorporate days/nights/weekends/public holidays. The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- 1‑year fixed‑term post working part‑time hours (22.5 days per week)
- Based at the Royal Hospital for Children
- Salary is pro rata for part‑time hours
Key Responsibilities
You will be expected to communicate effectively and liaise closely with families and the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of care. You will apply the principles of good communication to justify the trust and confidence of the public, establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with the baby and their family, nursing colleagues, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will also involve, where appropriate, communication with external agencies such as Social Services.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, relevant guidelines, and divisional policies, you will demonstrate clear, compassionate, and effective verbal and written communication with both families and staff at all times. You will ensure that confidentiality for the baby and their family is always maintained and respected.
You will actively contribute to the clinical communication and education of children, parents, and colleagues, and will play a key role in multi‑professional decision‑making processes relating to the care of children and their families. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate, clear, and legible nursing documentation that reflects the care delivered, and for recognising, interpreting, and reporting any changes in care needs in a timely manner.
In addition, you will be expected to develop your presentation and IT skills and to participate fully in ward‑based and multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to continuous improvement in care delivery and team collaboration.
Qualifications and Experience
- First level nursing or midwifery qualification (appropriate part of NMC Register relevant to area)
- Releavent post registration experience.
- Neonatal Qualification in Speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development equivalent.
- Ability to work within a Multi-disciplinary Team Setting
- Good communication skills
- Positive professional manner and attitude
Benefits
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Flexible working and EEO statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as ‘various’, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment Notice
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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