# Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-transitional-care-nurse/303d2f50-7813-4fdd-8b7b-e97725af8a27 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-transitional-care-nurse/303d2f50-7813-4fdd-8b7b-e97725af8a27.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (neonatal) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (24/7 including weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T10:52:15.397Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Neonatal/Neonatal-v7819051 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7819051?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you ready to make a difference in neonatal care? Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is thrilled to announce the introduction of providing nursing care within our Transitional Care Service, spanning both the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital campuses. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Neonatal Transitional Care Nurses to join us on this exciting journey, shaping the future of care for babies and their families. Working within the maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts, known for its dedication to excellence and innovation in care. NUH supports over 8,000 births annually across its two campuses, Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital, offering diverse and cutting-edge facilities, including midwifery-led units, a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and home birth services. The trust fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, emphasizing professional development through access to advanced training programs, mentorship, and research opportunities. ### Main duties of the job Our evolving Neonatal Transitional Care Unit is at the forefront of providing family-centred care, supporting the family to be the primary care givers, keeping families together, bridging the gap between intensive neonatal support and home. This project offers an incredible opportunity to: - Be part of an exciting development of service: Help to grow this service, delivering a high standard of care to neonates requiring ongoing support outside of traditional neonatal intensive and postnatal care. - Work across two cutting-edge units: Gain experience in diverse environments across both QMC and Nottingham City campuses. - Provide family-integrated care: Play a vital role in supporting parents and families to build their confidence in caring for their babies. - Shape the future: Contribute to a developing service, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence. - Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to tailored neonatal courses, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities. - Flexible Working Options: Supporting 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse) - Experience in neonatal care (further training will be provided) - Strong communication and teamwork skills - Competent in giving IV medications - Competent, or willing to gain competence, to take peripheral blood samples - Experience of supervising non-registered staff - Commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centred care - Excel in prioritising and delegating workload - Able to manage a caseload of patients - Enthusiastic - Motivated Join Us on This Journey! This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Help us provide the best possible care for our tiniest patients and their families as we develop this exciting service. ## Job Details Are you ready to make a difference in neonatal care? Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is thrilled to announce the introduction of providing nursing care within our Transitional Care Service, spanning both the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital campuses. We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Neonatal Transitional Care Nurses to join us on this exciting journey, shaping the future of care for babies and their families. Working within the maternity and neonatal services at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s largest and most respected teaching hospital trusts, known for its dedication to excellence and innovation in care. NUH supports over 8,000 births annually across its two campuses, Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital, offering diverse and cutting-edge facilities, including midwifery-led units, a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and home birth services. The trust fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, emphasizing professional development through access to advanced training programs, mentorship, and research opportunities. ## Job Description Our evolving Neonatal Transitional Care Unit is at the forefront of providing family-centred care, supporting the family to be the primary care givers, keeping families together, bridging the gap between intensive neonatal support and home. This project offers an incredible opportunity to: Be part of an exciting development of service: Help to grow this service, delivering a high standard of care to neonates requiring ongoing support outside of traditional neonatal intensive and postnatal care. Work across two cutting-edge units: Gain experience in diverse environments across both QMC and Nottingham City campuses. Provide family-integrated care: Play a vital role in supporting parents and families to build their confidence in caring for their babies. Shape the future: Contribute to a developing service, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and excellence. Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to tailored neonatal courses, mentorship, and continuous professional development opportunities. Flexible Working Options: Supporting 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 NMC Registration (Adult or Children’s Nurse) Experience in neonatal care (further training will be provided) Strong communication and teamwork skills Competent in giving IV medications Competent, or willing to gain competence, to take peripheral blood samples Experience of supervising non-registered staff Commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centred care Excel in prioritising and delegating workload Able to manage a caseload of patients Enthusiastic Motivated Join Us on This Journey! This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Help us provide the best possible care for our tiniest patients and their families as we develop this exciting service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Supervision of non registered staff and students - Previous experience with a neonatal patient group - Experience in feeding babies including breast and nasogastric tube feeding - Blood taking competency ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation - Competent and capable of using medical equipment - Able to undertake patient and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - Current Level 1 NMC registration - Competent in medicines management - Up to date with annual mandatory NLS training **Desirable** - NLS provider - Qualified in Speciality or related subject ### Analytical and Judgement Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care - Ability to identify own learning needs - Demonstrate an understanding of the staff nurse’s role ### Planning and Organisation Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations ### Communication and Relationship Skills **Essential** - Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills - Demonstrate basic IT skills - Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards ### Other requirements specific to the role (eg be able to drive or work shifts) **Essential** - Flexible and adaptable - Enhanced CRB clearance - Caring - Enthusiastic and well-motivated - Confidence ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) - [ps transitional care staff nurse (pdf, 256.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10088401) - [jd neonatal transitional care nurse (pdf, 440.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10088400) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.