Transitional Care Unit Lead Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks a passionate Transitional Care Unit Lead Nurse to oversee day-to-day operations and provide clinical leadership. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of care for newborns and families. Candidates should have significant experience as a Band 6 Neonatal Nurse or above, along with various qualifications in neonatal care. This is a fixed-term part-time position with competitive salary ranging from £53,751 to £60,651 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with qualifications in neonatal specialty.
• Must have significant experience as Band 6 Neonatal Nurse or above.
• Ongoing professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Transitional Care Unit.
• Provide clinical leadership and drive service improvements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance care.

Skills

Registered Nurse – Adult/Children

Neonatal Speciality Course

Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Newborn Life Support Course

Significant experience as Band 6 Neonatal Nurse or above

Evidence of ongoing development

Leadership Qualification

Advanced Clinical Skills in Neonatal Care

Experience of working in a TCU

Job description

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Transitional Care Unit Lead Nurse

Are you a passionate and experienced neonatal nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Lead Nurse for our Transitional Care Unit who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of neonatal care. As the TCU Lead Nurse, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of TCU ensuring the highest standards of care for newborns and their families. You will lead a dedicated team of nurses and support staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, and drive service improvements that enhance patient outcomes and family experiences.

In our Trust, we have over 3,500 members of staff who are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon. Our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well established 6‑bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) at Hillingdon Hospital. TCU is a part of the Neonatal Unit (NNU) and is located in Alexandra ward, a postnatal ward. The TCU Lead Nurse will provide expert clinical leadership and operational oversight of the TCU. This role is pivotal in ensuring that babies who require additional support after birth can remain with their mothers, promoting family integrated care and reducing unnecessary neonatal admissions.

The postholder will lead a team of nurses and support staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive service improvements aligned with national and local maternity transformation goals. The TCU Lead Nurse is responsible for utilising specialist skills and expertise to provide high standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care pathways. The postholder is also responsible for contributing to the management and coordination of the transitional care service, including resource management, and providing leadership and supervision to others.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well‑being of our patients and staff is paramount. We are making urgent improvements to address this, particularly in infection prevention and control, and are working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, local authorities, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated Care System.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Registered Nurse – Adult / Children
• Qualification in Neonatal Speciality Course
• Teaching and Assessing Qualification
• Newborn Life Support Course
• Significant experience as Band 6 Neonatal Nurse or above
• Evidence of ongoing development through continuing professional development
• Leadership Qualification
• Advanced Clinical Skills in Neonatal Care
• Experience of working in a TCU

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 year

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

394‑TCULN‑051226

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum/pro rata/incl HCAS