Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse

NUH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is seeking Band 5 Neonatal Transitional Care Nurses to join the Transitional Care Service across Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital, Nottingham. The role offers development opportunities within a large teaching hospital with family-centred care.

Shaping a new service, you will work to provide high-quality neonatal care, gaining experience across two campuses and benefiting from dedicated training and mentorship within NUH.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse)
• Experience in neonatal care (further training will be provided)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Competent in giving IV medications
• Competent, or willing to gain competence, to take peripheral blood samples
• Experience of supervising non-registered staff
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centred care
• Excel in prioritising and delegating workload
• Able to manage a caseload of patients
• Motivated

Responsibilities

• Be part of an exciting development of service: Help to grow this service, delivering a high standard of care to neonates requiring ongoing support outside of traditional neonatal intensive and postnatal care.
• Work across two cutting-edge units: Gain experience in diverse environments across both QMC and Nottingham City campuses.
• Provide family-integrated care: Play a vital role in supporting parents and families to build their confidence in caring for their babies.
• Shape the future: Contribute to a developing service, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to tailored neonatal courses, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Working Options: Supporting a healthy work-life balance to suit your needs.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your input and nurtures your career growth.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Communication & teamwork

IV medications

Blood sampling

Staff supervision

Motivated

Education

NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse)

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area Neonatal Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (24/7 including weekends) Job ref 164-8287407

Site QMC & City Town Nottingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you ready to make a difference in neonatal care?

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is thrilled to announce the introduction of providing nursing care within our Transitional Care Service, spanning both the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital campuses. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Neonatal Transitional Care Nurses to join us on this exciting journey, shaping the future of care for babies and their families.

Working within the maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts, known for its dedication to excellence and innovation in care. NUH supports over 8,000 births annually across its two campuses, Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital, offering diverse and cutting-edge facilities, including midwifery-led units, a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and home birth services. The trust fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, emphasizing professional development through access to advanced training programs, mentorship, and research opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Our evolving Neonatal Transitional Care Unit is at the forefront of providing family-centred care, supporting the family to be the primary care givers, keeping families together, bridging the gap between intensive neonatal support and home. This project offers an incredible opportunity to:

• Be part of an exciting development of service: Help to grow this service, delivering a high standard of care to neonates requiring ongoing support outside of traditional neonatal intensive and postnatal care.
• Work across two cutting-edge units: Gain experience in diverse environments across both QMC and Nottingham City campuses.
• Provide family-integrated care: Play a vital role in supporting parents and families to build their confidence in caring for their babies.
• Shape the future: Contribute to a developing service, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to tailored neonatal courses, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Working Options: Supporting a healthy work-life balance to suit your needs.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your input and nurtures your career growth.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse)
• Experience in neonatal care (further training will be provided)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Competent in giving IV medications
• Competent, or willing to gain competence, to take peripheral blood samples
• Experience of supervising non-registered staff
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centred care
• Excel in prioritising and delegating workload
• Able to manage a caseload of patients
• Motivated

Join Us on This Journey!

This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Help us provide the best possible care for our tiniest patients and their families as we develop this exciting service.

Training & Qualifications

• Competent in medicines management
• Up to date with annual mandatory NLS training
• NLS provider
• Qualified in Speciality or related subject

Experience

• Supervision of non registered staff and students
• Previous experience with a neonatal patient group
• Experience in feeding babies including breast and nasogastric tube feeding
• Blood taking competency

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Analytical and Judgement Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse’s role

Planning and Organisation Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Physical Skills

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Able to undertake patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts)

• Flexible and adaptable
• Enhanced CRB clearance
• Caring
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated
• Confidence

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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Name Molly Wright Job title Transitional Care Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0115249924 Additional information

Jenny Machell, Neonatal Recruitment and Retention

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