What you need to do

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at a grade 4 or above
  • It would be useful to have these: English language/literature and science
  • Plus 2 A-levels or level 3 qualifications
  • Some universities may ask for 3 A-levels or equivalent.

Experience

  • You need to be able to work with babies or have a similar job beforehand
  • Clinical experience in a hospital setting
  • You need to be a registered nurse already

Skills

  • Basic medical nursing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good at multitasking
  • A sense of observation
  • Communication skills