Transitional Care and Neonatal Outreach Junior Sister / Charge Nurse

An exciting opportunity for experienced neonatal nurses to develop their leadership skills and experience in a Neonatal Transitional Care and Community Outreach Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse post.

High quality, evidenced based care is the hallmark of our service and we pride ourselves in delivering excellent quality of care along with as positive an experience for families as possible. We provide a cutting edge service and this is your opportunity to influence the experience of infants and families by contributing to the leadership of a strong and dedicated workforce, role modelling positive behaviours, supporting the team to deliver the highest standards of safe and effective care. This post is pivotal within the unit nursing structure.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who can adapt their neonatal skill set to the postnatal ward setting and the community. The Transitional Care team is an exciting service which involves the team providing a model of transitional care to babies, who are being nursed alongside their mothers within the maternity service. This supports reducing newborn separation and the maintenance of the family unit. It involves working across both neonatal and maternity unit boundaries and with the wider MDT.The Saint Mary's MCS Neonatal Outreach service involves visiting families within their homes, supporting clinics, meeting with families before discharge to facilitate a high quality effective and efficient transition from hospital to home., Professionallyattendbabiesbeing discharged fromtheneonatalunitandbeingcaredforathome,orthosebabieswithaspecialcaredependencyonthe post-natal wards.

Promotehealtheducationactivitiestoparentsandfamilies.

Liaisewiththemultidisciplinaryandmulti-agencyteamstoensurethatbabies andtheirfamiliesreceiveahighqualityservice,coordinating andparticipatingin case discussions as required.

Leadbyexampleandactasapositiverolemodelforallstaff,takingresponsibilityforpersonal and professionaldevelopment.

Maintainpersonalstandardsofconductandbehaviour,whichareconsistentwithTrustandNursingandMidwiferyCouncil(NMC)standardsandrequirements.

Ensurealldocumentationisaccurate,contemporaneousandcomplieswithNMCstandards.

Support theMNORT Clinical LeadandMatronforContinuingCareinrelationtothetransformationagendawithintheclinicalsetting,includingeffectiveleadership,thesetting,monitoringandmaintenanceofprofessionalstandards,collaborative working,the management of complaintsand leadingthenursingcontributiontoquality and safetyatadepartment/unitlevel.

Contributetoformulatingpolicies andstrategies withinarea ofpractice.

Demonstrateawareness oflegislation regardingchildren andfamilies, forexamplesafeguardingissuesandactappropriately whenrequired.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a
workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.