REF: 1944 — Maternity Nurse (Nights) — Southbank SE1

A family based in Southbank is seeking an experienced maternity nurse for a 6-month nightly contract starting in May 2026. This is a self-employed role requiring a highly competent professional with strong newborn and night-routine expertise. The baby will be formula-fed.

Children
Newborn (due 19 May 2026)

Working Hours
7:00 pm – 7:00 am (12 hours/night)

First 3 months: 6 nights/week (72 hours/week)

Following 3 months: 5 nights/week (60 hours/week)

Salary
£20–£25 gross/hour (self-employed)

First 3 months: approx. £1,440–£1,800 gross/week

Next 3 months: approx. £1,200–£1,500 gross/week

Start Date
May 2026

Role Overview
The maternity nurse will provide full overnight newborn care, manage all formula-feed preparations, support parents with routines, and ensure the newborn’s safety and comfort through the night. The role requires a calm, organised professional with strong expertise in newborn sleep and feeding schedules.

Main Responsibilities
Overnight newborn care

Implementing sleep and feeding routines

Monitoring baby’s wellbeing throughout the night

Supporting parents with newborn guidance and routine establishment

Maintaining a hygienic, calm night environment

Maternity/Newborn Duties
Formula preparation and sterilisation

Night feeds (fully formula-fed)

Settling and resettling after feeds

Nappy changes and soothing

Monitoring sleep patterns and adjusting routines as needed

Keeping detailed night logs for parents

Child-related Housekeeping
Cleaning and sterilising bottles

Organising newborn essentials for the night

Keeping the nursery tidy

Requirements
Proven maternity nurse experience (5 years) (newborns)

Strong expertise with formula-fed newborns

Strong knowledge of sleep and feeding routines

Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid

Enhanced DBS

Self-employed status

Excellent communication and routine-building skills

Ability to work independently at night