FN7040: Maternity Nurse, 3 Shifts Per Week in Knightsbridge, London, UK

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full care of the newborn during your working shifts — feeding, winding, settling, and nappy changes
• Establishing and maintaining a consistent feeding routine (breast and/or bottle as directed by the mother)
• Supporting and coaching the mother with breastfeeding, positioning, and lactation where needed
• Monitoring the baby's weight, feeding patterns, sleep, and general wellbeing, and reporting any concerns promptly
• Bathing, dressing, and caring for the baby's skin, cord, and nails
• Introducing and reinforcing a structured sleep and feeding programme in line with the family's wishes
• Managing all overnight care so the parents can rest
• Maintaining a thorough handover log — feeding times and volumes, sleep windows, nappy output, and any notable observations — to ensure full continuity with your rota partner
• Light laundry related to the baby: washing, sterilising, and organising feeding and nursery equipment
• Providing reassurance, guidance, and emotional support to new parents during the postnatal period
• Liaising with the health visitor, midwife, and GP where appropriate
• Collaborating closely with your rota partner to ensure a seamless, consistent handover each week

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Formally qualified maternity nurse (NNEB, NVQ Level 3, CACHE, or equivalent) with a recognised newborn care qualification
• Minimum three years' experience as a maternity nurse in private households, with strong verifiable references
• Calm, steady, and positive — you bring good energy and quiet confidence to the household at all times
• Warm, nurturing, and genuinely passionate about newborn care and supporting new parents
• Highly professional and discreet — you respect the privacy and boundaries of the family at all times
• Comfortable working closely and collaboratively within a two-nurse rota team
• Currently London-based and available from late November 2026
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain) and full, verifiable references required
• Up to date with paediatric first aid
• Non-smoker

THE PACKAGE:

• £350 per 24-hour shift (gross)
• Live-in accommodation provided throughout working weeks — private room sharing with the nursery
• All meals provided during working shifts
• 4-6 month initial contract (possibility of extension by mutual agreement)

This is a wonderful opportunity for a highly experienced maternity nurse who is confident in establishing healthy newborn routines, responsive to the parents’ preferences, and experienced working within collaborative, fully staffed private households.