Band 4 - Discharge Co-ordinator Nursery Nurse, Transitional Care, WACS

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Neonatal Discharge Coordinator nursery nurse for its Woodland Neonatal Unit in Watford. The ideal candidate will support families in transitioning care from hospital to home, providing essential training and guidance. This role requires a qualified nursery nurse with a passion for family-focused care. Join a dynamic team dedicated to high standards of neonatal care and excellent patient experiences, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic, supporting neonatal units.
• Ability to work in partnership with families.
• Experience in parentcraft and patient discharge processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide parentcraft teachings/training for families.
• Support smooth discharge from hospital to home.
• Conduct home visits and make referrals to agencies.

Skills

Family integrated care

Good communication skills

Parentcraft teachings

Home visit capabilities

Education

Nursery nurse qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

An opportunity for a Neonatal Discharge Coordinator nursery nurse role (Band 4, part time) has become available in Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford to join our friendly and dynamic team.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic nursery nurse who will be supporting the neonatal unit and the outreach service in the provision of family integrated care for the baby and their families.

The successful applicant will be working in partnership with families to ensure seamless transition of care from hospital to home and safe discharge by providing parentcraft teachings/training, feeding advise, do home visits, make referral to appropriate agencies, etc.

The post holder will be working 7.5 hours per day (Wednesday and Friday).

The Woodland Neonatal Unit is a Local Neonatal Unit within East of England providing care for infants born from 27 weeks gestation. The unit is a 19 bedded unit with two intensive care, five high dependency and 12 special care cots. We also manage a dedicated six bedded transitional care unit within postnatal ward and working collaboratively with the postnatal midwives.

We have a family‑focused philosophy in which staff and parents work together in partnership to provide the highest standards of holistic care and we actively support developmental care.

We are passionate about constantly improving our service and delivering high quality care to our patients.

We are dedicated to training and developing our staff and develop their full potential.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [e-mail].

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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, extended roles and after consultation with the post holder.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025.