Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Transitional Care Nurse
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Job Description
Role Overview
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team within Transitional care providing a high standard of care for the neonate and family.
To act as a role model and clinical expert practitioner in neonatal care.
Ability to promote family-centred care and establish good relationships with babies and their families.
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
Work with the Community Neonatal Outreach team to support families in preparation for discharge.
To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
To act as a named nurse for neonatal patient care on Transitional care to support families with a smooth discharge care pathway.
Ensure safe provision of care through Transitional care, linking in with the Neonatal Unit and Delivery Suite being aware of upcoming activity.
Deliver high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing time accurately and efficiently in cooperation with other staff members, tasks, and resources.
Undertake training, assessment, and facilitation of peers and staff.
Work within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols/standard operating procedures.
This post is based on Transitional Care but will also be supporting Neonatal Care on Delivery suite, the Neonatal unit, or within the Neonatal Outreach team as required.
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, family-centred neonatal care within the Transitional Care setting, supporting babies who require additional monitoring, treatment, or feeding support while remaining with their mothers where appropriate. Working with families and the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care and support positive outcomes for infants and their families.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, evidence-based care to infants in Transitional Care.
- Maintain clinical competencies, including the safe administration of neonatal medications.
- Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Ensure the safe use and maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Support, educate, and empower parents in caring for their baby.
- Promote family-centred care and advocate for babies and families.
- Plan and coordinate discharge from admission, liaising with relevant services.
- Communicate effectively with families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate records and use PAS in line with Trust policies.
- Comply with safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and governance requirements.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, training, and service development activities.
- Maintain NMC registration and undertake ongoing professional development.
About Us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
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- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing, and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing, and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that’s safe, kind, and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Tregonning
- Job Title: Ward Manager
- Email Address: claire.tregonning@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01872252036
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