Neonatal Transitional Care Lead Nurse

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Neonatal Translational Care Lead Nurse to deliver high-quality, family-centered care for newborns requiring transitional support. The post focuses on leading the development of the transitional care service and coordinating with maternity, neonatal and community teams to ensure safe, early discharge and continuity of care.

The role offers opportunities to shape a Neonatal Outreach Team, support home monitoring and parental education, and

Qualifications

• 5 years post Registered Nurse (Child) or Registered Midwife with active NMC registration.
• Substantial post-registration experience in neonatal and/or transitional care settings.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• In-depth understanding of neonatal transitional care principles and national guidance (e.g., BAPM, NICE, NHS Long Term Plan).
• Evidence of involvement in service improvement, change management, or innovation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and oversight of the transitional care service.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for babies requiring transitional care.
• Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe early discharge and reduce unnecessary neonatal admissions.
• Promote and embed family-integrated care principles to support parental involvement and bonding.
• Act as a clinical educator and mentor to nursing and midwifery staff within transitional care.
• Support and lead quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance care standards and outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, documentation, and safeguarding practices.
• Engage in workforce planning, staff development, and rota coordination for transitional care services.
• Being part of the scoping, planning, and potential implementation of a Neonatal Outreach Team to provide follow-up care at home for babies discharged from transitional or neonatal care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Neonatal care

Transitional care

Change management

Communication skills

Education

5 years post Registered Nurse (Child) or Registered Midwife with active NMC registration

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Neonatal Translational Care Lead Nurse to deliver high-quality, family-centered care for newborns requiring transitional support. The post focuses on leading the development of the transitional care service and coordinating with maternity, neonatal and community teams to ensure safe, early discharge and continuity of care.

The role offers opportunities to shape a Neonatal Outreach Team, support home monitoring and parental education, and