Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK teaching hospital is seeking passionate Band 5 Neonatal Nurses to join the Transitional Care Service. The role focuses on providing family-centred care for newborns needing extra support while promoting the confidence of parents. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and work in a supportive environment across multiple campuses.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training & Development

Flexible Working Options

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in newborn/neonatal nursing at Band 5 level.
• Willingness to embrace new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for newborns in the Transitional Care Service.
• Work with families to build confidence in caring for their babies.
• Staff the Neonatal Transitional Care Unit.

Skills

NMC Registration (Children’s Nurse, Adult Nurse or Midwife)

Experience in neonatal care

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Competent in giving IV medications

Ability to take peripheral blood samples

Experience supervising non-registered staff

Commitment to family-centred care

Ability to manage caseloads

Motivated

Job description

Vacancies for Band 5 Neonatal Nurses to work within Transitional Care.

Are you ready to make a difference in neonatal care? Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is thrilled to announce the collaboration between Neonatal and Maternity Services by introducing Neonatal nurses to our Transitional Care Service.

Neonatal Transitional Care provides additional support for newborns who need more support after they are born but are not sick enough to require admission to a neonatal unit. It is designed to keep the birthing person and baby together, with enhanced support from midwifery and neonatal teams.

About the Role

The Neonatal Transitional Care Service at NUH consists of 8 beds located on the postnatal ward at each campus. We are looking to recruit a whole new nursing team to be able to staff the service.

Why Join Us?

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.

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking highly motivated, dynamic, and caring nurses who are passionate about neonatal care. If you have experience in newborn/neonatal nursing at Band 5 and are ready to embrace a new challenge, this is your chance to grow with us.

Essential Skills

• NMC Registration (Children’s Nurse, Adult Nurse or Midwife)
• 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
• Enthusiastic
• Motivated

What We Offer

• 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.

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.

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.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Lisa Burgon, Transitional Care Project Lead Nurse on 07812 275271 or at [e-mail].

Applications can be submitted via the NHS Jobs website.