Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking enthusiastic Band 5 Neonatal Transitional Care Nurses to help shape the future of neonatal care. You will deliver safe, family-centred care and support parents in a high-support environment across two cutting-edge units. The ideal candidate will be NMC registered with competencies in medicines management and neonatal support. This role offers comprehensive training and development alongside flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Comprehensive Training & Development

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Qualifications

• NMC Registration is essential.
• Experience in feeding babies including breast and nasogastric tube feeding.
• Supervisory experience with non-registered staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, family-centred neonatal care.
• Administer IV medications as required.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Basic IT competence

Adept at planning, organising and prioritising workload

Commitment to Trust values and behaviours

Education

NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse)

NLS (Neonatal Life Support) training

Qualified in a relevant specialty or related subject

Tools

Neonatal medical equipment

Job description

Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse

Job Overview

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is excited to introduce nursing care within our Transitional Care Service across the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital campuses. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate Band 5 Neonatal Transitional Care Nurses to help shape the future of care for babies and their families.

Main Duties of the Job

• Be part of an exciting development of service: Grow the service, delivering a high standard of care to neonates requiring ongoing support outside traditional NICU and postnatal care.
• Work across two cutting-edge units: Gain experience in diverse environments at both QMC and Nottingham City campuses.
• Provide family‑integrated care: Support parents and families to build confidence in caring for their babies.
• Shape the future: Contribute to a developing service alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access tailored neonatal courses, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Working Options: Support 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, family‑centred neonatal care in a high‑support environment.
• Administer IV medications and peripheral blood samples as required.
• Supervise non‑registered staff and students, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Prioritise and delegate workload, managing a caseload of patients effectively.
• Maintain accurate documentation and monitor patient progress.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and associated services.

Qualifications & Training

• NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse).
• Competence in medicines management.
• Up‑to‑date NLS (Neonatal Life Support) training; NLS provider status required.
• Qualified in a relevant specialty or related subject.
• Experience in feeding babies, including breast and nasogastric tube feeding.
• Strengthened skills in blood taking and clinical competence required.

Experience

• Previous experience working with neonatal patients.
• Experience supervising non‑registered staff and students.
• Proficiency in feeding babies and recording feeding details.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT competence.
• Self‑awareness of competence and limitation, with ability to communicate these to appropriate staff.
• Adept at planning, organising and prioritising workload, recognising urgent and emergency situations.
• Technical skill in using medical equipment, undertaking clinical procedures, and manual handling.
• Commitment to Trust values and behaviours, demonstrating the “We are here for you” standards.

Commitment to Inclusive Practice

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled.