Special Transitional Care Support Worker/Nursery Nurse

NHS; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Special Transitional Care Support Worker/Nursery Nurse to join their neonatal team. The role involves delivering care to infants, collaborating with medical teams, and providing support to families. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in Maternity or Paediatrics. This position offers a salary range of £31,081 to £33,665 per annum, reflecting the importance of this role in ensuring high-quality care for newborns.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering safe and effective care to babies.
• Communicate with Neonatal nursing and medical teams.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

IT Skills

Education

GCSE C/4 in Math and English

NNEB / Early Years Level 3 qualification

FDSci Health and Social Care

2 A Levels

Job description

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Special Transitional Care Support Worker/Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 22 May 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a trained nursery nurse/nursing associate to join our neonatal team at St Helier Hospital. We are a Level 2 Neonatal Unit delivering all levels of care, including transitional care provided on our postnatal wards.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist in delivering safe and effective care to babies requiring Neonatal Special Care (SC) on the Neonatal Unit and Transitional Care (NTC) on the postnatal ward.
2. Communicate directly with Neonatal nursing and medical teams to plan care for babies in SC/NTC.
3. Act autonomously to escalate concerns regarding babies' conditions to the Neonatal nurse in charge, working within local guidelines.
4. Deliver health promotion and support to families to enable them to care for their premature or unwell infants.
5. Instruct, advise, and deliver parentcraft classes to parents/carers, including bathing, resuscitation, and safe sleep guidance.

About us

Thank you for your interest in working with us at Epsom and St Helier, a family of over 7,000 colleagues.

We are an integrated health and care Trust, working with GPs, mental health services, community providers, and local authorities to prevent illness and provide appropriate care when needed.

We are part of the St George's, Epsom, and St Helier Hospital and Health Group, sharing leadership and collaborating to strengthen clinical and corporate services across Surrey and South West London.

Our partnerships aim to integrate health and care services for local people, aligning with NHS goals to provide high-quality local care.

We are committed to making our workplaces supportive and enabling staff to excel.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document for detailed information about the role at St Helier Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE C/4 in Math and English or Functional Skills Level 2 in Math and English
• NNEB / Early Years Level 3 qualification or Nursing Associate qualification
• FDSci Health and Social Care or equivalent
• 2 A Levels or equivalent
• Care Certificate completed

Experience and knowledge

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare setting in Maternity or Paediatrics
• Knowledge of Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards and Accreditation
• Knowledge of BLISS baby charter

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proficient IT skills

Other requirements

• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
• Respectful to patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Flexible to meet service needs
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Adaptable and resilient
• Willing to learn and collaborate
• Professional and calm demeanor
• Organizational skills
• Motivated and goal-oriented
• Attention to detail
• Independent working ability

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £31,081 to £33,665 per annum including HCAS (outer London)