17 Neonatal Intensive Care jobs in the United Kingdom

• Provide advanced, direct patient care to neonates with complex medical conditions in the NICU, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management.
• Lead and mentor a team of pediatric nurses and nurse practitioners, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and practice guidelines for neonatal care.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development for NICU nursing staff.
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient management.
• Educate parents and families on infant care, treatment plans, and discharge preparation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects aimed at enhancing neonatal outcomes.
• Manage operational aspects of the NICU, ensuring efficient patient flow and resource allocation.
• Serve as a clinical resource and expert for complex neonatal cases.
• Advocate for the needs of patients and families within the healthcare system.

• Master's degree in Nursing Practice (MSN) or equivalent qualification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner in the UK.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive clinical experience in pediatric nursing, with at least 5 years specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a healthcare setting.
• Expertise in managing critically ill neonates, including proficiency in ventilation, surfactant administration, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teaching abilities.
• Knowledge of current neonatal research and best practices.
• Certification as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or equivalent specialty certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Direct Medics is a leading healthcare recruitment specialist recruiting nurses of all bands and specialties for acute, primary care and mental-health positions in the public and the private sector across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Unfortunately we cannot offer or facilitate visa sponsorship for our locum roles

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting registered nurses for work in ITU settings in Forth Valley Royal Hospital and Critical Care settings in Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. Excellent rates from £49 to £57.86 per hour & regular work available.

Requirements

• NMC Registration
• 12 months Nursing experience in the UK
• Right to Work in the UK

Benefits

We offer a complete end-to-end candidate support package to our nurses which includes:

• Excellent payrates & weekly payroll
• Free governance support in the event of Fitness To Practice concerns
• Priority locum bookings
• A Nursing recruitment team with combined local market experience of over sixty years
• Free Enhanced Criminal Records check
• Free Serology reporting
• Free Occupational Health assessment
• Free training (including practical training) and Uniform
• Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme*

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs, interpret diagnostic results, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Operate and manage advanced life support equipment, including ventilators, defibrillators, and cardiac monitors.
• Provide direct patient care, including wound management, airway management, and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute comprehensive care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about their condition, treatment, and ongoing care needs.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in ward rounds and case conferences to discuss patient progress and care strategies.
• Adhere to all infection control protocols and safety procedures to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with best practices in critical care nursing.
• Support and mentor junior nursing staff and nursing students.

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and current NMC registration.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least 1 year in a critical care setting (ICU, CCU, or equivalent).
• Completion of a recognized critical care nursing course or equivalent specialized training.
• Proficiency in managing critically ill patients with complex medical conditions.
• Advanced skills in assessment, monitoring, and intervention for critically ill patients.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced drug therapies.
• Strong understanding of ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) protocols.
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Air Personnel are looking for a  Critical Care Flight Nurse / Clinical Coordinator  to join their client based in Bristol.

We are currently looking for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join us in a full-time position (40 hours) based primarily at Bristol Airport, as a member of our fixed-wing air ambulance team. There will be an element of overnight stays abroad from time to time, with all expenses covered by the company. Proximity to the Bristol Base is a prerequisite (<60 min travel distance by own car) as well as the ability to support from our Bournemouth Base from time to time, as needed by the business.

This is an exciting opportunity that will involve coordinating the logistics of aeromedical transfers between countries, case management and bed resourcing, as well actively working as a Critical Care Flight Nurse on air ambulance missions within the UK and overseas. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Critical Care Nurse that would be capable for autonomously organising all aspects of the logistics of an aeromedical transfer, then executing the transfer alongside a Doctor/Nurse/Paramedic. All necessary ‘On the Job’ Training will be provided for this position.

Due to the nature of the role, proven experience of organisation and management within a clinical setting is essential. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate at least five years of Critical Care nursing in an acute hospital setting, consolidated with a post graduate qualification as evidence of this. Experience in the complexities of transportation of critically unwell patients by air or road would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Flight Medical Crew Coordination and Management

Assist the Clinical Services Manager with management and coordination of the team of nurses and paramedics employed by the company / and or subcontracted as a bank of in- flight medical crew.

Medical Operational support

Assistance with case handling as requested by the Clinical Service Manager and/or Medical Director.

Liaising with clients and providers on active cases.

Arranging the logistical (in conjunction with the operations team) and clinical details of aeromedical repatriations to the appropriate specifications of our clients and the Medical Director.

Take responsibility for operational and medical management of Commercial and Air Ambulance transfers.

Act as the initial point of contact for Flight Medical Crew on assignment, dealing with enquiries/problems and, when required, seeking advice and guidance from the Clinical Service Manager, Medical Director and/or other relevant managers.

Audit completed (closed) case files.

To track current cases, review progress and deal with or refer problems in order to safely expedite the mission.

Operate a priority ‘tagging’ system, so that urgent actions are not overlooked.

To be responsible, or to nominate a person to be responsible, during each duty period for checking the logistics/arrangements of newly organised repatriations.

Act as referral point for critical/high risk cases in terms of case management. These will be referred to as ‘Serious Cases’ and may be subdivided into three types of risk category: Clinical, Logistic (Operational) and Financial.

To record and notify all Clinical Serious Cases to the Medical Director.

To source beds and manage the bed management cases as requested by the client.

Any other reasonable tasks requested by Clinical Service Manager or Medical Director

Clinical Duties

To operate as a Flight Nurse (ICU/Level 3), ensuring safe and efficient clinical practice within their scope of practice set out by their registration body (NMC/HCPC).

To maintain Level 3 skills and competencies and ensuring currency by working at least 1 day per month in a ICU environment.

To be able to dispense under the powers of Patient Specific Directives* (see below).

To be active in the implementation of Infection Control and Decontamination procedures within the company.

Equipment Manager

To share the following responsibilities under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager:

Take responsibility/accountability for the safety and operation readiness of all medical equipment and medical materials and consumables, including oxygen cylinders

Ensure all electrical equipment has been maintained, serviced and charged as per manufacturer’s instructions

Ensure all equipment has been checked for function prior to undertaking a transfer and that spare working batteries and mains power cables are carried

Ensure all time-limited equipment and drugs are within date

Ensure all single use items are discarded after use, and that all single patient items are discarded after patient hand-over or left with the patient at the receiving facility

Ensure the safe disposal of all clinical waste

Arrange laundry, decontamination and/or sterilisation of all items that are reusable

Ensure all items of equipment are safely returned and refurbished after each mission

Procurement and Servicing of Medical Supplies

In collaboration with the Medical Director under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager:

Procure all necessary medical hardware and disposables for the efficient and safe operation of the air ambulance in every role for which the company has the potential to respond

Order medical supplies including pharmaceutical products

Order, service, maintenance or disposal of medical equipment

Instigate a stock control and management system

Maintain a database of all medical stores including pharmaceutical products (medications and fluids)

Maintain a list of expiry dates within the stock check database

Teaching and Training

With the Medical Director, Clinical Service Manager and any other personnel who may be needed, to maintain a high standard of in-house teaching

Assist with instruction and mentorship of Flight Medical Crew members

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

Full and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK

Post graduate qualification in critical care nursing

At least 5 years of Critical Care Nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

Resuscitation training (ALS) within the past 4 years (ILS within 1 year)

Ability to think on your feet

Can-do attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent medical documentation stills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Dynamic and self-motivated

Ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions

DBS clearance (enhanced)

Advantageous

Transfer course

Previous experience in transportation of critically unwell patients (by road or by air)

RCN Membership

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance *

Comprehensive Income Protection *

Comprehensive Travel Insurance *

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)

Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join this company, great team, fantastic organisation and wonderful job!

Please call Michelle for further information or apply with your CV

Air Personnel are looking for a  Critical Care Flight Nurse / Clinical Coordinator  to join their client based in Bristol.

We are currently looking for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join us in a full-time position (40 hours) based primarily at Bristol Airport, as a member of our fixed-wing air ambulance team. There will be an element of overnight stays abroad from time to time, with all expenses covered by the company. Proximity to the Bristol Base is a prerequisite (<60 min travel distance by own car) as well as the ability to support from our Bournemouth Base from time to time, as needed by the business.

This is an exciting opportunity that will involve coordinating the logistics of aeromedical transfers between countries, case management and bed resourcing, as well actively working as a Critical Care Flight Nurse on air ambulance missions within the UK and overseas. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced Critical Care Nurse that would be capable for autonomously organising all aspects of the logistics of an aeromedical transfer, then executing the transfer alongside a Doctor/Nurse/Paramedic. All necessary ‘On the Job’ Training will be provided for this position.

Due to the nature of the role, proven experience of organisation and management within a clinical setting is essential. The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate at least five years of Critical Care nursing in an acute hospital setting, consolidated with a post graduate qualification as evidence of this. Experience in the complexities of transportation of critically unwell patients by air or road would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Flight Medical Crew Coordination and Management

Assist the Clinical Services Manager with management and coordination of the team of nurses and paramedics employed by the company / and or subcontracted as a bank of in- flight medical crew.

Medical Operational support

Assistance with case handling as requested by the Clinical Service Manager and/or Medical Director.

Liaising with clients and providers on active cases.

Arranging the logistical (in conjunction with the operations team) and clinical details of aeromedical repatriations to the appropriate specifications of our clients and the Medical Director.

Take responsibility for operational and medical management of Commercial and Air Ambulance transfers.

Act as the initial point of contact for Flight Medical Crew on assignment, dealing with enquiries/problems and, when required, seeking advice and guidance from the Clinical Service Manager, Medical Director and/or other relevant managers.

Audit completed (closed) case files.

To track current cases, review progress and deal with or refer problems in order to safely expedite the mission.

Operate a priority ‘tagging’ system, so that urgent actions are not overlooked.

To be responsible, or to nominate a person to be responsible, during each duty period for checking the logistics/arrangements of newly organised repatriations.

Act as referral point for critical/high risk cases in terms of case management. These will be referred to as ‘Serious Cases’ and may be subdivided into three types of risk category: Clinical, Logistic (Operational) and Financial.

To record and notify all Clinical Serious Cases to the Medical Director.

To source beds and manage the bed management cases as requested by the client.

Any other reasonable tasks requested by Clinical Service Manager or Medical Director

Clinical Duties

To operate as a Flight Nurse (ICU/Level 3), ensuring safe and efficient clinical practice within their scope of practice set out by their registration body (NMC/HCPC).

To maintain Level 3 skills and competencies and ensuring currency by working at least 1 day per month in a ICU environment.

To be able to dispense under the powers of Patient Specific Directives* (see below).

To be active in the implementation of Infection Control and Decontamination procedures within the company.

Equipment Manager

To share the following responsibilities under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager:

Take responsibility/accountability for the safety and operation readiness of all medical equipment and medical materials and consumables, including oxygen cylinders

Ensure all electrical equipment has been maintained, serviced and charged as per manufacturer’s instructions

Ensure all equipment has been checked for function prior to undertaking a transfer and that spare working batteries and mains power cables are carried

Ensure all time-limited equipment and drugs are within date

Ensure all single use items are discarded after use, and that all single patient items are discarded after patient hand-over or left with the patient at the receiving facility

Ensure the safe disposal of all clinical waste

Arrange laundry, decontamination and/or sterilisation of all items that are reusable

Ensure all items of equipment are safely returned and refurbished after each mission

Procurement and Servicing of Medical Supplies

In collaboration with the Medical Director under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager:

Procure all necessary medical hardware and disposables for the efficient and safe operation of the air ambulance in every role for which the company has the potential to respond

Order medical supplies including pharmaceutical products

Order, service, maintenance or disposal of medical equipment

Instigate a stock control and management system

Maintain a database of all medical stores including pharmaceutical products (medications and fluids)

Maintain a list of expiry dates within the stock check database

Teaching and Training

With the Medical Director, Clinical Service Manager and any other personnel who may be needed, to maintain a high standard of in-house teaching

Assist with instruction and mentorship of Flight Medical Crew members

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Essential

Full and unrestricted registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in the UK

Post graduate qualification in critical care nursing

At least 5 years of Critical Care Nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

Resuscitation training (ALS) within the past 4 years (ILS within 1 year)

Ability to think on your feet

Can-do attitude

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent medical documentation stills

Enthusiasm and commitment

Dynamic and self-motivated

Ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions

DBS clearance (enhanced)

Advantageous

Transfer course

Previous experience in transportation of critically unwell patients (by road or by air)

RCN Membership

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Competitive Group Pension Scheme

Comprehensive Life Assurance *

Comprehensive Income Protection *

Comprehensive Travel Insurance *

Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

Free Car Parking

2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)

Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

This is an excellent opportunity to join this company, great team, fantastic organisation and wonderful job!

Please call Michelle for further information or apply with your CV