Job reference: 262109
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 26/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week:Various
Job posted date: 12/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Neonatal Unit

NHS Scotland:
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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neonatal Senior Nurse/Midwife based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:
Post 1 - 36 hours per week.

Post 2 - 28.8 hours per week.

08:00-20:30

20:00- 08:30

08:00-16:00

13:00-20:30

Job share will be considered for this post.

What you will do:
As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care, and/or the implementation and evaluation of these programmes ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients. In the absence of the ward manager or senior staff nurse provide cover to ensure safe, effective and person-centred operation of the ward.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) or Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Neonatal Qualified in Specialty Nursing Qualification
• Experience in delivering intensive and high dependency neonatal care.
• Understanding of neonatal conditions, developmental care principles, and family-integrated care models.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, infection control and medication management.
• Awareness of Baby Friendly Initiative standards and commitment to promoting breastfeeding and parental involvement.
• Ability to work within NHS Ayrshire and Arran policies, including clinical governance, health and safet, and equality and diversity frameworks.
• Willingness to undertake or completion of neonatal-specific training, such as Neonatal Life Support (NLS), intravenous therapy or neonatal critical care modules.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including participation in clinical simulation, clinical supervision, reflective practice and mandatory training.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Gail Dobie on01563 525360.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.