Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Registered Nurse Neonatal
Department: Registered Nurse Neonatal
Band 5, £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time, 34.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Join our dedicated Neonatal Team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and help provide outstanding care to babies and their families. As a Level 2 Neonatal Unit, we have a 16-patient bed capacity.
As a Band 5 Neonatal Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, family-centred care to infants requiring neonatal support across our unit. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, while supporting parents through their neonatal journey in a compassionate and professional manner.
'We care. We communicate. We collaborate. We contribute.'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: w/c 24 August 2026
We are looking for an Adult or Paediatric Registered Nurse or a Registered Midwife with a passion for neonatal care and a commitment to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. Previous neonatal experience is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced practitioners looking to develop their neonatal career.
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Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work effectively within a team and efficiently, in what can be a physically and psychologically challenging work environment
- Sound clinical judgement
- A passion for continuous learning and professional development
- A commitment to complete the Neonatal QIS Programme within 3 years from taking the role
Why join us?
We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve their full potential. You will have access to a comprehensive preceptorship programme, neonatal-specific education and training, and a range of professional development pathways. As part of becoming a Neonatal Nurse, you will be enrolled to the Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Foundations and Neonatal Intensive Care courses and offer opportunities to progress into senior clinical, education, leadership and specialist roles within neonatal services
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
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We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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