PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF

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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 workplace where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

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