Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work in the East of England Neonatal Operational Delivery Network to help standardise Neonatal Outreach services across the region to the BAPM framework.
Working strategically under the leadership of the Lead Care Coordinator, this role offers a unique chance to influence regional service development, build strong professional networks, & gain valuable system-wide experience across neonatal, community & commissioning services.
You will support the NHS Long Term Plan ambition of moving care closer to home, embedding Family Integrated Care, improving outcomes, experiences and satisfaction for babies & their families. The role is ideal for a motivated neonatal professional who is passionate about service improvement, collaborative working & making a meaningful difference beyond the neonatal unit.
We are committed to equality, diversity & inclusion, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit in line with NHS values.
Main duties of the job
You will work strategically across the East of England Neonatal ODN to review, develop & standardise Neonatal Outreach services to the BAPM framework. The role involves leading service improvement, supporting quality improvement projects, translating audit & gap-analysis findings into tangible improvements for babies & families.
Working collaboratively with neonatal, community & multidisciplinary teams, you will champion Family Integrated Care, ensuring parental involvement & experience are central to service development. You will use strong communication, leadership & influencing skills to engage stakeholders, manage complex workstreams, & contribute at network & organisational level.
We are seeking an experienced neonatal Outreach professional with a track record of service development, quality improvement & delivering measurable outcomes. You will be able to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, demonstrate resilience, & show enthusiasm for enhancing baby & family outcomes.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 12 May 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29 April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 12 May 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional degree
- Professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Master's degree or evidence of study at Masters level.
- PGCert or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing services and staff as a senior Band 6 or 7.
- Experience of Quality improvement projects
- Experience of delivering tangible improvements for patients
- Neonatal Qualification in Speciality (experience at senior Band 6/7) or similar professional qualification
- Knowledge of and experience in Outreach Services
- Track record of leading/developing Outreach Services.
- Evidence of teaching staff/students and parents
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research
- Experience of translating audit findings into improvements in patient care
- Leadership course/module or recognised qualification
- FINE Foundation Toolkit course or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care
- Knowledge of national and local educational drivers and agenda
- Evidence of specific work with parents and families.
- Level 3 safe guarding training
Desirable
- IT skills
- Understanding a variety of project management tools and their application.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Political awareness
- IT skills
- Ability to lead and provide positive contribution to team working and development
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Resilience
- Excellent leadership qualities.
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to motivate and influence
- Articulate and confident
Desirable
- Evidence of coaching/mentoring or leadership skills/qualification
- Research/audit experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working in a changing environment
- Enthusiasm for the enhancement of patient care and family experience.
- Capable of critical and creative thinking with effective problem solving and decision making skills.
- Able to travel as required for the role and flexible approach to work - the role will entail significant travel and a high degree of autonomy.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional degree
- Professional registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- Master's degree or evidence of study at Masters level.
- PGCert or equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing services and staff as a senior Band 6 or 7.
- Experience of Quality improvement projects
- Experience of delivering tangible improvements for patients
- Neonatal Qualification in Speciality (experience at senior Band 6/7) or similar professional qualification
- Knowledge of and experience in Outreach Services
- Track record of leading/developing Outreach Services.
- Evidence of teaching staff/students and parents
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research
- Experience of translating audit findings into improvements in patient care
- Leadership course/module or recognised qualification
- FINE Foundation Toolkit course or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care
- Knowledge of national and local educational drivers and agenda
- Evidence of specific work with parents and families.
- Level 3 safe guarding training
Desirable
- IT skills
- Understanding a variety of project management tools and their application.
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Political awareness
- IT skills
- Ability to lead and provide positive contribution to team working and development
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload
- Resilience
- Excellent leadership qualities.
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to motivate and influence
- Articulate and confident
Desirable
- Evidence of coaching/mentoring or leadership skills/qualification
- Research/audit experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working in a changing environment
- Enthusiasm for the enhancement of patient care and family experience.
- Capable of critical and creative thinking with effective problem solving and decision making skills.
- Able to travel as required for the role and flexible approach to work - the role will entail significant travel and a high degree of autonomy.
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).