# Neonatal Transitional Care Registered Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Derby
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (neonatal)
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata/ pa
- **Contract type:** 6 months (Fixed Term / Secondment)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Minimum 23 hours per week, to include days, nights and weekends)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-09T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T23:02:54.323Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Derbyshire/Derby/University_Hospitals_Derby_Burton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neonatal_Services/Neonatal_Services-v8028458
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8028458?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

## Job Details

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.

## Job Description

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

## Responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

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

## Documents

- [jd&ps (pdf, 983.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315697)
- [positive action statement (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1946)

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