Senior Neonatal Nurse: Lead SCBU Care & Practice

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Neonatal Nurse for its Special Care Baby Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. This role involves overseeing patient care, ensuring adherence to health policies, and providing expert clinical support. The candidate should have a nursing degree, relevant registrations, and at least three years of experience in neonatal settings. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post registration experience in neonatal Intensive care unit/SCBU.
• Registered Adult Nurse or Child Branch with NMC Registration.
• Competence in Neonatal Advanced Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assesses neonatal patient care needs in the unit.
• Responsible for care consistency with protocols and policies.
• Acts as an expert advisor in neonatal nursing practice.
• Responsible for safe drug administration and health education.

Skills

Neonatal Advanced Life Support

Effective communication

Clinical decision making

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Adult Nurse/ Child Branch

NMC Registration

Tools

Blood Gas Analyser

Respiratory equipment

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Neonatal Nurse for its Special Care Baby Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. This role involves overseeing patient care, ensuring adherence to health policies, and providing expert clinical support. The candidate should have a nursing degree, relevant registrations, and at least three years of experience in neonatal settings. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580, depending on experience.