Newborn Transitional Care Lead Nurse — Family-Centered Care

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Transitional Care Lead Nurse to lead and develop a newborn transitional care service. The role focuses on safe, family-centered care for babies needing extra support at birth who do not require neonatal unit admission.

The post-holder will coordinate with maternity, neonatal and community teams to ensure continuity of care and potential Neonatal Outreach development.

Qualifications

• Lead the transitional care service for newborns requiring support at birth but not neonatal unit admission.

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 maternity, neonatal, and community teams to support safe early discharge.

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Transitional Care Lead Nurse to lead and develop a newborn transitional care service. The role focuses on safe, family-centered care for babies needing extra support at birth who do not require neonatal unit admission.

The post-holder will coordinate with maternity, neonatal and community teams to ensure continuity of care and potential Neonatal Outreach development.