Neonatal Transitional Care Nurse | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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.

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.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
• 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.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jun 2026