Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a skilled and compassionate Nursery Nurse/Senior maternity Support Worker to join our esteemed maternity team at the Lindo Wing Private Maternity Unit. With over 75 years of excellence in private obstetric and neonatal care, the Lindo Wing has garnered an international reputation, serving thousands of mothers, including members of the royal family and celebrities.
Our dedicated team provides a unique, traditional, and individualised service with the safety and reliability of NHS support. This distinctive combination allows us to offer our patients exceptional care while ensuring their well-being. We are committed to continual improvement and have recently introduced a range of holistic services, offering bespoke packages to meet the diverse needs of our patients.
As a Nursery Nurse at the Lindo Wing, you'll enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can collaborate with talented professionals. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our innovative approach to maternity care while gaining experience in both private and NHS-backed settings.
If you're interested in joining a prestigious and welcoming team, we invite you to apply for this position. The Lindo Wing is an extraordinary place to work, offering a unique opportunity to advance your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of mothers and their babies.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver care and treatment as delegated by qualified professionals, utilizing a range of technical skills.
- Assist in providing care to private patients under the supervision of a registered midwife.
- Facilitate care for newborn babies, support new mothers, and ensure safe clinical practices in both labour and postnatal wards.
- Demonstrate flexibility in supporting the needs of mothers and babies.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of relevant childcare qualification or HCSW Level 3 Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Lactation Consultant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous postnatal ward experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in the Nursery Setting within a hospital
- Care of the newborn
- Able to provide Infant Feeding support and advice
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of the neonatal Nursery Nurse in the community setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of relevant childcare qualification or HCSW Level 3 Apprenticeship
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Lactation Consultant qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous postnatal ward experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in the Nursery Setting within a hospital
- Care of the newborn
- Able to provide Infant Feeding support and advice
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of the role of the neonatal Nursery Nurse in the community setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Competent in computer/IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work both as a team member and autonomously
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
