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

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Watford is seeking a part-time Discharge Co-ordinator Nursery Nurse to support the Neonatal Unit. The role involves working with families for safe transitions of care and teaching in the nursery setting. Candidates must have relevant qualifications including a BTEC level 3 in Early Years with a passion for providing high-quality, family-oriented care. Offering competitive pay and opportunities for flexible working, this is an excellent chance to join a caring, professional team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent required.
• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience working in a hospital setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support families in the neonatal unit and outreach service.
• Ensure safe discharge and seamless transitions of care.
• Provide training and make referrals to appropriate agencies.

Skills

Knowledge on safeguarding issue

Knowledge on infection controls

Knowledge on risk reporting

Education

BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years

GCSEs English and Maths grade C or above

Care Certificate

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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

The closing date is 29 December 2025

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).

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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 [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education

• BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years OR CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 OR NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education
• GCSEs English and Maths grade C or above
• Care Certificate

Knowledge

• Knowledge on safeguarding issue
• Knowledge on infection controls
• Knowledge on risk, reporting of incidents and keeping environment safe
• Knowledge on Badgernet EPR

Experience

• Worked in a hospital setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£28,860 to £31,671 a yearpro rata per annum