Neonatal Nursing Jobs in the UK
Neonatal nursing jobs are available across the UK, with Ambition24hours Nursing Agency. Register now to work with us and earn some of the highest pay rates for nurses in England, Scotland and Wales.
Special Care Baby Units, or SCBU’s are specialist hospital wards where new-born babies are treated. Treatments range from premature delivery support to illnesses, surgeries and more. These specialist units are dedicated care centres for the smallest of human patients and require the care of experienced and specially trained Neonatal Nurses to thrive.
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What is a Neonatal Nurse?
A neonatal nurse is a formally trained and qualified adult or child nurse, who tends to small babies within the specialist treatment units, which include NICU, SBCU as well as paediatric wards.
Nurses who fulfil these roles will have completed their qualifications and worked within specialist care for a period of at least 6 months before being accepted into this role. Midwives can also apply for these roles, should they meet the basic requirements.
To apply for neonatal nursing roles, you need to be a registered band 5 nurse, with trackable work experience or training in Children's nursing, basic life support, and handling.
What are the duties associated with being a neonatal nurse?
The duties of being a nurse remain consistent through many specialties, and focused units; these include tending to patients' hygiene requirements, ensuring they are feeding well, maintaining a clean environment, monitoring and administering medication, wound care, as well as advocating a patient’s rights.
Being a Neonatal nurse does require a few specialist duties:
Managing a baby's fluids
Monitoring and checking medications and ensuring you are on schedule
Recording babies’ vitals and progress, observing and keeping thorough documentation on that patient's status
Initiating basic live saving resuscitation in case of emergencies
Supporting the family of the baby when they have concerns, anxiety or stresses associated to the treatment of their baby
The role of a neonatal nurse is a complex one, and therefore you will be working closely with a larger group of medical professionals to ensure the highest levels of care are given to the child, and their family.
What are the minimum requirements to work as a neonatal nurse?
Ambition24hours Nursing Agency staff need to meet basic compliance requirements. To get shifts in specialist care units for small babies in the UK, neonatal nurses must have:
A valid right to work in the UK
A nursing degree of diploma in adult or child nursing (Midwifery certification is accepted)
A valid and active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
A UK based bank account
A clear criminal record
Enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check
Verifiable work experience in a similar or related unit
Where can I work as a neonatal nurse in the UK?
There are several environments which specialist Neonatal Nurses can work in, including:
Paediatric wards
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)
Special Care Baby Units (SCBU)
Maternity wards
Remember, that knowledge is power, so keeping a record of all the work you undertake in children’s nursing and specialist units will open more opportunities to you. Keeping your training up to date is an invaluable boost on your Compliance status and earning potential.
How much do neonatal nurses earn in the UK?
Neonatal nursing roles typically start at Band 5 and move up with the more training and experience. Have a look at our pay rate calculator to see what you could be earning per shift.
Band 5 nurses can gain more experience, training and certifications to move up the band scale. And when you register to work with us, you will get clear guidance on the potential earnings per shift, as well as tips on how to upskill to earn more per shift.
Register, and browse available shifts on Staffshift to see what you could be earning per shift as a neonatal nurse working with Ambition24hours.
How can we help you?
Ambition24hours gives nurses the opportunity to see a wide range of nursing jobs nearby. By registering to work with us, you gain access to a wide network of employers, with the flexibility to choose when you want to work, and clear guidance of the pay rates for respective shifts.
In addition to this, Ambition24hours Nurses and Midwives gain access to over 41 training courses to continually upskill for as little as £5.40 per year!
So, what are you waiting for? Register to work with us today and take control of your own career.
