Transitional Care Lead Nurse
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chelmsford, CM17ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
The Neonatal Transitional Care Lead Nurse plays a pivotal role in delivering and leading high-quality, safe, and compassionate care for newborns who r...
- Provide expert clinical leadership and oversight of the transitional care service.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans for babies requiring transitional care.
Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe early discharge and reduce unnecessary neonatal admissions.
Promote and embed family-integrated care principles to support parental involvement and bonding.
Act as a clinical educator and mentor to nursing and midwifery staff within transitional care.
Support and lead quality improvement initiatives and audits to enhance care standards and outcomes.
Maintain high standards of infection control, documentation, and safeguarding practices.
Engage in workforce planning, staff development, and rota coordination for transitional care services.
Being part of the scoping, planning, and potential implementation of a Neonatal Outreach Team to:
Provide follow-up care at home for babies discharged from transitional or neonatal care.
Support parents with feeding, jaundice monitoring, and ongoing neonatal care needs.
Reduce readmissions and improve family satisfaction and outcomes.
Enhance links with community nursing, health visiting, and safeguarding services.
If you would like to learn more regarding the role, please refer to the job description.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 years post Registered Nurse (Child) or Registered Midwife with active NMC registration
- Good working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures or where to find them
- Substantial post-registration experience in neonatal and/or transitional care settings
- Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
- In-depth understanding of neonatal transitional care principles and national guidance (e.g., BAPM, NICE, NHS Long Term Plan)
Desirable
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification
- Evidence of involvement in service improvement, change management, or innovation
- Good working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Capable of working independently while also collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
Skills & Abilities
Essential: - Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills; - Effective written and verbal communication skills with families and professionals
Experience
Essential: - Experience in working with families in a family-centered or family-integrated care model
Desirable: - Evidence of involvement in service improvement, change management, or innovation
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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