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252157 (SM) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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252157 (SM) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner – Fixed Term (9 Months)
NHS Lothian, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
About This Role
NHS Scotland remains committed to fostering equality and diversity within our workforce, aiming for representation that reflects society while ensuring every employee thrives. Applications from all communities are welcome.
NHS Lothian invites applicants to join as a Nurse Practitioner in Neonatology, a role centrally focused on caring, compassion, and leadership within our skilled nursing team.
The Role in Context
We uphold a visionary Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan, where:
- A collaborative, patient-centred approach delivers care that is compassionate, safe, effective, and of the highest quality.
- Diversity and inclusion foster an environment where all staff can fulfil their potential.
- Education and career growth are foundational, supported by:
- Robust clinical training and induction programmes
- Preceptorship partnerships
- Development of leadership capabilities
This role requires a highly motivated professional who aligns with our strategic ambitions and values—and who aspires to collaborate as part of an inclusive culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional evidence-based care to neonatal patients.
- Formulate and execute nurse practitioner interventions autonomously within legal and ethical frameworks.
- Enhance patient outcomes through advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills.
- Collate and utilise patient data to inform shared decision-making and care plans.
- Support our team with a leadership mindset, contributing to education, supervision, and staff development.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and advocacy for patients/families.
- Engage transparently with the multidisciplinary team, including pediatricians and allied health professionals.
- Collaborate with nursing colleagues, families, and other service stakeholders.
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Person Specification & Competencies
Key Requirements
- Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the NMC in neonatal care.
- Valid PVG Scheme membership for the child regulatory group (established, or prospective application).
- Experience of advanced clinical practice with neonates/postnatal patients.
- Proficiency in autonomous practice, clinical assessment, management, and education.
- Demonstrable experience as a compulsory trained neonatal nurse.
Essential Values and Behaviours
Collaboration: Work as a team with empathy toward patients’ emotional needs. Empowerment: Encourage autonomy among clients and colleagues. Lawful and Ethical: Uphold professional standards and safeguarding duties. Adaptability: Respond to unplanned complexity with resilience and problem-solving.
Recruitment Process
The selection hinges on values and competency alignment with NHS Lothian’s Strategic Plan. Successful applicants will evidence:
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- A genuine fit with our care philosophy
- Interpretive skills and the ability to apply professional standards in complex situations
- Dedication to continuous improvement and quality assurance
Interview questions are competency-based and shared publicly. For samples, visit: 🔗 [NHS Lothian Careers][How to Apply]
Current employees: please register your interest via internal channels.
Our Commitment to You
- We proactively support candidates or employees with neurodivergence, long-term conditions, or disabilities by making reasonable adjustments.
- A clutter-free recruitment process with transparency from start to finish.
- Dynamic resource sharing that supports clinical and leadership growth.
Note: This is expected to attract strong interest and may close early. Please do not delay applying.
Legal & Visas
To work in the UK, candidates must provide valid permission to work (subject to Pre-appointment checks by NHS Scotland Boards).
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Update: Effective 1 April 2025, recruitment standards for regulated roles may require enhanced checks. Updates will be confirmed closer to the appointment.
For further details, contact: 📧 Laura Reilly | laura.reilly@nhs.scot
Documents for Reference
[Full job description & person specification] [Disclosure Scotland – Continuations and Changes]
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