Neonatal/Paediatric Staff Nurse
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 34.5
- Hours / week
- 34.5
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Neonatal/Paediatric Staff Nurse within the Special Care Baby Unit at Borders General Hospital. The unit provides patient and family-centred care to premature and sick newborns, operating an 8-bedded unit with high dependency and nursery cots. The role involves caring for babies within the Special Care unit and supporting those on transitional care in the maternity ward. Enthusiastic and hardworking nurses with an interest in Neonatal Care are encouraged to apply.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257753
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
34.5
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
SCBU
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Job Advert
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
• Compassion • Kindness • Integrity • Teamwork • Excellence
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Neonatal/Paediatric Staff Nurse within our Special Care Baby Unit in Borders General Hospital.
Our unit provides patient and family centred care to premature and sick newborns and their families. We are an 8 bedded unit consisting of 2 High dependency and 6 Nursery cots, serving the Scottish Borders area. We are responsible for the care of babies within the Special Care unit as well as supporting babies on transitional Care in the maternity ward.
We would welcome enthusiastic and hardworking band 5 Neonatal/Paediatric Staff Nurses with an interest in Neonatal Care to apply for this post.
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you ca
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