Website Elite Educational Development
Maternity Nurse (Rota) — Knightsbridge, London — Ref: FN7040
Posted by Elite Educational Development · Live-in rota, Mon–Thu shifts · Start late November 2026
EED is proud to be supporting a private family in Knightsbridge who are expecting their newborn in late November 2026. They are seeking an experienced, calm maternity nurse to join a two-person rota team from birth, providing expert round-the-clock care during the critical early months.
The successful candidate will work 3 days on from Monday morning until Thursday morning, before handing over to a second maternity nurse, ensuring seamless continuity of care and routine for the baby across the full rota. The two nurses will work closely together, maintaining consistent handover notes and a shared approach to feeding, sleep and routine from day one.
This is a live-in position throughout your working shifts. You will room-share with the baby and be on call around the clock, providing attentive, expert support to both the baby and the family.
Key Responsibilities
- Full care of the newborn during 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 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 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 — bringing 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 — respecting 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
- Up to date with paediatric first aid
- Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain) and full, verifiable references essential
- Non-smoker
The Package
- £350 per 24-hour shift (gross)
- Live-in accommodation provided throughout working shifts — private room sharing with the nursery
- All meals provided during working shifts
- 3 days on (Monday morning to Thursday morning), alternating with second nurse
- 4–6 month initial contract with possibility of extension by mutual agreement
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