Nursing and Midwifery - Transitional Care and Outreach Lead

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust seeks a Transitional Care and Outreach Lead to enhance quality neonatal care. This role involves leadership within outreach nursing teams, managing expectations across healthcare settings while prioritizing family-centered care. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, fostering a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in healthcare settings.
• Strong communication skills with diverse teams.
• Experience in neonatal care or outreach nursing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the outreach nursing team and transitional care services.
• Enhance family experience and integrate family-centered care.
• Conduct regular clinical visits in hospital and community settings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Family-Centered Care

Job description

Job overview

A new opportunity has arisen at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to work with a friendly, compassionate, and inspiring team as the departments Transitional Care and Outreach Lead. As part of our investment, this role is new to our department and is one of our key roles in delivering high-quality and safe neonatal care.

The appointed staff member will need to be a role model in leadership and management within this area, demonstrating approachability and effective communication. If you believe this could be the right opportunity for you, please contact us for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for leading and managing our outreach nursing team and transitional care services. You will work across professional boundaries, managing a variety of nurses, including adult and child nurses, as well as midwives. This role spans both community and secondary care services.

You will also work to enhance the family experience and further integrate family-centered care, aiming to keep families and babies together whenever possible.

This role requires regular visits and clinical care to maintain competence and skills in both hospital and community settings. Therefore, a car and a full driving license are essential.

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We are committed to providing high-quality, safe care in an environment our staff are proud to be part of.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is a promise we uphold daily. Guided by our core values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

If you're ready to join a team dedicated to continuous improvement, we invite you to be part of our journey to make a difference together!

We are a friendly team across nursing, medical, AHP, and support staff, supporting one another. We prioritize kindness and caring for our babies, families, and colleagues.