Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Neonatal Community Sister
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Neonatal Community Sister (Maternity Cover – Until 18th May 2027)
Department: Paediatrics Grade & Salary: Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 22.5 per week (flexible working opportunities available for all roles)
About the Role & Team
The Neonatal Community Nursing team is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Children’s trained nurse with experience in acute neonatal care and community-based nursing to join our friendly, dynamic team.
Attached to a Local Neonatal Unit within the Thames Valley Network, our unit consists of:
- 16 cots
- 5 Intensive/High Dependency care beds
- 11 Special Care beds
Our community-based service facilitates seamless transitions for babies from hospital to home, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care for both inpatient and community settings.
Core values:
- We care
- We communicate
- We collaborate
- We contribute
🚫 Note: Sponsorship for this role is not available.
Interview Date: 20 July 2026
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The successful applicant will:
- Have experience in the nursing care of neonates from admission through to discharge.
- Demonstrate expertise in coordinating care and discharge planning.
- Show a commitment to continuing professional development.
- Exhibit excellent communication, role modelling, and leadership skills.
- Ideally, have experience in community neonatal nursing and competency in:
- Planning, implementing, and assessing care for babies with complex conditions (e.g., chronic lung disease).
- Home-based care for neonates transitioning out of prolonged hospital care.
Essential Requirement:
- A valid UK driving licence (clean — essential for community-based work).
Opportunities for Growth
Our team offers:
- Career development through training programmes and support from your clinical facilitator.
- The chance to enhance skills in children’s community nursing beyond neonatal care.
About Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)
MKUH is a University Teaching Hospital, partnering with the University of Buckingham to advance patient care through research and education.
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Recent achievements: ✅ “Good” CQC rating ✅ Strong investment in service expansion and innovation
As a medium-sized general hospital, our services include:
- Maternity
- Paediatrics
- Busy Emergency Department
- Specialist neonatology
- Radiotherapy Centre (opened 2025)
- Community Diagnostic Centre
Significant projects underway:
- Oak Wards (2 × 24-bed ward block, under construction).
- Women and Children’s Centre (expected to open by 2030).
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Contact for Informal Enquiries
Informal visits and discussions are strongly encouraged.
- Email/Call 01908 996518 and ask to speak with a member of the Community Neonatal Team.
- For further details, contact:
- Katy Jordan Position: Paediatric Planned Care Matron Phone: 01908 987181
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