# Neonatal Transitional Care Associate Nurse Band 4

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- **Location:** Croydon University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Nursing associate
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £33,262 - £36,027 per annum, pro rata,  inc HCAS (Outer)
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday to Sunday including days, nights and bank holidays
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 days and nights, weekends and bank holidays)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01T10:01:09.727Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Croydon/Croydon_Health_Services_NHS_Trust/Registered_Nurse_Associate/Registered_Nurse_Associate-v8311631
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8311631?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are excited to be able to provide an opportunity for a Nurse Associate to join our dedicated neonatal transitional care team. We are a transitional care unit within the postnatal ward that is commissioned to take 8 cots. You will be an integral part of this collaborative environment as a member of the neonatal team.

You will assist the neonatal nursing staff in the neonatal and transitional care units by providing individualised, family-centred care to infants until they are discharged. The successful candidate will work alongside the neonatal and postnatal teams. You will primarily work on the Transitional Care Unit but will also have the opportunity to rotate to the neonatal unit and work alongside the inpatient maternity team. You will play a crucial role in helping to provide care for the infants with their mothers, through routine observations and assisting doctors when needed.

The successful implementation of an NTC program depends on effective collaboration between community, midwifery, neonatal and paediatric teams. So, it is crucial that you can work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and ethnically diverse team.

This role will play a key role in the ongoing provision of quality NTC services at the Trust, focusing on the needs of both mother and baby. This practice is in keeping with our philosophy of family-centred care in the maternity unit.

Proposed Interview Date - 27th October 2026

### Main duties of the job

Neonatal Transitional Nurse Associate

- Regular Observation: Conduct regular observations to monitor the health and well-being of mothers and babies.
- Breastfeeding Support: Assist mothers in establishing and maintaining breastfeeding.
- Care for Babies: Provide care for babies undergoing treatments such as antibiotics or phototherapy.
- Collaborative Work: Work alongside midwives, neonatal nurses, and neonatologists to deliver comprehensive care.
- Motivated and Innovative: We seek a motivated, hardworking, and innovative individual with clinical experience in neonatal care.
- To assist in the professional development and appraisal of students through their line management structure.

### Role Overview

As a Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse, you will support mothers and babies who require additional care, ensuring they can stay together with the support of healthcare professionals. This role is crucial for fostering positive attachments and bonding during this important time. Join our friendly, welcoming, and dedicated team, and gain the opportunity to rotate to the neonatal unit.

### About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across various locations in Croydon, including:

- Croydon University Hospital
- Purley Hospital
- The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
- Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, and Woodside

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role or contact

waleola.adegbite@nhs.net- Neonatal Transitional care Lead

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevant work in hospital setting
- Good Communication, written and good use of technology

**Desirable**

- Self-Directed. Evidence of good Teamwork
- Experience in caring for babies in hospital.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NMC PIN or NVQ3 in Childcare

**Desirable**

- Foundation in neonatal care course

## Documents

- [chs accomodation (pdf, 676.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1725)
- [croydon nurse brochure (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1649)
- [croydon trust values (pdf, 324.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2317)
- [band 4 nurse associate (pdf, 470.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10632067)
- [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2414)
- [chs dbs policy statement (pdf, 53.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=972)
- [map of croydon university hospital (pdf, 95.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=974)

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