Job overview
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is pleased to offer a Band 5 opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Neonatal Transitional Care service across Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Queen’s Hospital Burton (QHB).
Our Royal Derby Hospital site hosts a 26-cot Local Neonatal Unit (Level 2), providing intensive, high dependency, and special care for new-born infants. As part of our service development, we have recently opened 10 Transitional Care cots within the postnatal ward for infants meeting BAPM Transitional Care criteria.
At Queen’s Hospital Burton, our current 8-cot Special Care Unit (Level 1) is a purpose-built neonatal facility, incorporating 4 dedicated Transitional Care cots located alongside the postnatal ward and SCBU.
The Transitional Care service is designed to provide neonatal care at the birthing person’s bedside, supporting family-centred care and reducing the need for separation, ensuring babies receive appropriate care within the most suitable environment.
We are seeking experienced Band 5 Registered Nurses from adult or paediatric backgrounds who have a strong interest in neonatal care. Successful candidates will be flexible and committed to working within a 24-hour, 7-day service and motivated to develop their skills within this specialist area. You will be supported by a friendly, supportive, and dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus of this role is to support the delivery of high-quality, holistic neonatal care, ensuring both the baby and family receive compassionate, individualised support throughout their care journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering safe, effective, and family-centred care to neonates within the Transitional Care setting
- Promoting and embedding Family Integrated Care principles, recognising and supporting the family as an essential part of the care team
- Providing care that encourages bonding and minimises separation between the birthing person and their baby
- Supporting and advocating for infant feeding in line with Baby Friendly Initiative standards, including the promotion and support of breastfeeding for all infants, regardless of clinical need or gestation
- Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery
Closing date of applications: 09th July 2026
Interview date: 23rd July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
IT skills
Essential
- IT Skills
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Able to recognise, assess, and respond appropriately to clinical situations
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical workload, adapting to changing demands within a busy environment
Desirable
- Awareness of workforce challenges and the importance of staffing escalation processes
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of neonatal experience, training, or transferable skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to work within a team and communicate effectively
- Demonstrates ability to overcome barriers to communication
Desirable
- Evidence of MDT working, adaptability, and supporting others
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This advert is for Neonatal Transitional Care Registered Nurse with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (neonatal) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata/ pa. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term / Secondment). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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