Maternity Nurse

Retainer Maternity Nurse – London & Athens – February 2027 x 3 months

A lovely family is seeking an experienced, professional and caring Retainer Maternity Nurse to support them with their new baby, due in January 2027.

Highlights
Start: February 2027 x 3 months with possible extension
Location: Marylebone, London initially, then Athens
Working Hours: 24 hours while on duty
Rate: £350 - £500 gross per 24 hours (50% of the day rate as a standby rate)

Overview

This role is to cover the family's maternity nurse's time off. You will be required to be on standby to cover any sickness of time off for the maternity nurse

The family also have children aged 11, 9, 5, and 2 who have their own team of nannies.

While on duty, you will be required to work on a 24-hour basis. You will share a room with the baby. In London, there will be a separate property which you will be able to use during your break time. In Athens, there will be a separate room in the family home away from the nursery where you can rest.

You will be required to support the mother in putting sleeping and feeding (the baby will be bottle-fed) routines in place, as well as supporting development and being responsible for all nursery duties. The family are looking for someone happy to work with parents in creating a calm and enjoyable household, helping the children to build bonds with their new sibling at a very special time.

The family household is fully staffed. A driver is not essential. The family have a dog in Athens, but they don’t have any pets in their London home.

Duties included but not limited to:
Supporting the parents with feeding and sleep routines
Supporting developmental milestones
Taking responsibility for all nursery duties
Helping the older children build a bond with their new sibling
Maintaining a clean, organised nursery environment

Benefits
Separate property available for use during time off in London
Separate room in the family home in Athens for rest when off duty
Fully staffed household

Key Criteria
Extensive newborn experience
Flexible and adaptable
Warm, caring and professional approach
Confident supporting sleep and feeding routines
Comfortable working as part of a fully staffed household
Comfortable around dogs, as the family have a dog in Athens

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.