Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse: Family-Centred Team

Croydon Health Services Nhs Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for a Nurse Associate to join our neonatal transitional care team. The role supports mothers and babies on the Transitional Care Unit, with rotation to neonatal and postnatal wards, delivering family-centred care.

You will work closely with midwives, neonatal nurses, and paediatric teams, providing regular observations, breastfeeding support, and care for babies receiving treatments such as antibiotics or phototherapy.

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC PIN or NVQ3 in Childcare.
• Essential: Relevant work in hospital setting.
• Essential: Good communication, written and good use of technology.
• Desirable: Foundation in neonatal care course.

Responsibilities

• Regular Observation: Conduct regular observations to monitor the health and well-being of mothers and babies.
• Breastfeeding Support: Assist mothers in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding.
• Care for Babies: Provide care for babies undergoing treatments such as antibiotics or phototherapy.
• Collaborative Work: Work alongside midwives, neonatal nurses, and neonatologists to deliver comprehensive care.
• Motivated and Innovative: We seek a motivated, hardworking, and innovative individual with clinical experience in neonatal care.
• To assist in the professional development and appraisal of students through their line management structure.

Skills

Communication

Technology use

Education

NMC PIN or NVQ3 in Childcare

Foundation in neonatal care course

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust invites applications for a Nurse Associate to join our neonatal transitional care team. The role supports mothers and babies on the Transitional Care Unit, with rotation to neonatal and postnatal wards, delivering family-centred care.

You will work closely with midwives, neonatal nurses, and paediatric teams, providing regular observations, breastfeeding support, and care for babies receiving treatments such as antibiotics or phototherapy.