Neonatal Transitional Care Lead

Job summary

The Neonatal Transitional Care Lead will work as part of the postnatal team under the supervision ofthe Lead Midwife for Maternity Inpatients Services. The post holder will practice throughout thematernity unit but will be primarily based on the postnatal ward. They will be responsible for continuingthe work to date on the Trust's journey towards implementing Transitional Care within the unit. Therole's key focus is to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of a programme aimed specifically atNeonatal Transitional Care (NTC).It will involve working with the Inpatient MaternityMatron and Lead Midwives strategically and operationally to meet the BAPM recommendations andFramework for Neonatal Transitional Care, and also in accordance with the Trusts' NTC guideline.Successful implementation of NTC also requires joint working between midwifery, neonatal staff, andpaediatric services. Therefore, it is essential that the post holder is able to work collaboratively in amultidisciplinary team. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for training and supporting staffmembers to provide care for newborns who require NTC. For example, IV therapy, phototherapy. Therole will involve striving for consistent delivery of high quality NTC at the Trust, with the focus being onthe needs of both the mother and baby. This is integral to the philosophy of family-centred care withinthe maternity unit.

Main duties of the job

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We are looking for a motivated, hardworking, and innovative individual who has significant experience working with neonates. As a Neonatal Transitional Care Lead, you will lead Transitional Care within Croydon's Maternity Unit working alongside midwives, neonatal nurses, and neonatologists.

Neonatal Transitional Care enables babies who have additional care requirements to be looked after by their mother with the support of healthcare professionals. If you understand the importance of this crucial time for mothers and babies to form positive attachments and bond, then this is the role for you! Come and join our friendly, welcoming and dedicated team.

If you require any further information regarding this role please feel to contact Maternity Inpatient Matron Lena Karam lenalaurice.karam@nhs.net or Lead Midwife Larissa Noel Larissa.noel@nhs.net , or Caroline Nyawira (Neonatal Matron) caroline.nyawira1@nhs.net

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.