Staff Nurse Neonatal Outreach

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Band 5 nurse working between the neonatal unit and community, providing essential support for families and neonates during the discharge process. This permanent part-time role at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust allows you to engage in holistic care, driving new initiatives while benefiting from extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Support for further leadership development

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include NMC registration, neonatal specialty, and mentoring qualifications.
• Desirable qualifications include teaching and FINE training.
• Experience and knowledge in neonatal care is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for neonates and their families preparing for discharge.
• Engage in discharge planning and family education.
• Support families on the Transitional Care Unit and liaise with community teams.

Skills

Experience in an acute or community neonatal setting post-qualification

Knowledge and application of Ficare principles

Education

NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife

Qualification in Neonatal Specialty

NLS qualification

Degree/Diploma in nursing or working towards

Mentoring in practice qualification

Job description

Job summary

The neonatal outreach team is a small and friendly team working between the neonatal unit and the community, supporting parents to take their children home when additional input is required.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic band 5 nurse to join our team.

The team collaborates closely with the larger neonatal unit to improve the discharge process. University Hospital Tees offers numerous supportive and educational opportunities to help staff develop into well-rounded team members.

The postholder will be part of the 7-day Neonatal Outreach Team, providing high-quality nursing care for neonates and their families preparing for discharge from NICU, and supporting them at home post-discharge. Responsibilities include discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team, family education, and ensuring families are well-prepared for home care.

Additional duties involve supporting families on the Transitional Care Unit, liaising with community teams, and caring for families at home. The successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

This role will support new initiatives such as home phototherapy and antibiotics, ensuring timely and safe discharge, family education, and involvement in community clinics. The nurse will act as an advocate for families.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, including sessions on leadership impact, team success, service improvement, and developing leadership skills. Completing these trainings enables further leadership development opportunities within the Trust.

Details

Date posted: 06 June 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 328-WAC-7127639

Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification documents for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential):

• NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Qualification in Neonatal Specialty
• NLS qualification
• Degree/Diploma in nursing or working towards
• Mentoring in practice qualification

Desirable qualifications include:

• Recognisable teaching qualification
• PLS
• FINE training / Creating Connections Training

Knowledge and Skills (Essential):

• Experience in an acute or community neonatal setting post-qualification
• Knowledge and application of Ficare principles

Additional requirements include a DBS check and current UK professional registration. Please see NHS Careers website for more details.