West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 4 - Discharge Co-ordinator Nursery Nurse, Transitional Care, WACS

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Job summary

An opportunity for a Neonatal Discharge Coordinator nursery nurse role (Band 4, part time) has become available in Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford to join our friendly and dynamic team.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic nursery nurse who will be supporting the neonatal unit and the outreach service in the provision of family integrated care for the baby and their families.

The successful applicant will be working in partnership with families to ensure seamless transition of care from hospital to home and safe discharge by providing parentcraft teachings/training, feeding advise, do home visits, make referral to appropriate agencies, etc.

The post holder will be working 7.5 hours per day (Wednesday and Friday).

Main duties of the job

The Woodland Neonatal Unit is a Local Neonatal Unit within East of England providing care for infants born from 27 weeks gestation. The unit is a 19 bedded unit with two intensive care, five high dependency and 12 special care cots. We also manage a dedicated six bedded transitional care unit within postnatal ward and working collaboratively with the postnatal midwives.

We have a family-focused philosophy in which staff and parents work together in partnership to provide the highest standards of holistic care and we actively support developmental care.

We are passionate about constantly improving our service and delivering high quality care to our patients.

We are dedicated to training and developing our staff and develop their full potential.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

360-D-10814-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, extended roles and after consultation with the post holder.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, extended roles and after consultation with the post holder.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years OR CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 OR NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education
  • GCSEs English and Maths grade C or above

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge on safeguarding issue
  • Knowledge on infection controls
  • Knowledge on risk, reporting of incidents and keeping environment safe

Desirable

  • Knowledge on Badgernet EPR

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant nursery nurse experience

Desirable

  • Worked in a hospital setting
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years OR CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 OR NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education
  • GCSEs English and Maths grade C or above

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge on safeguarding issue
  • Knowledge on infection controls
  • Knowledge on risk, reporting of incidents and keeping environment safe

Desirable

  • Knowledge on Badgernet EPR

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant nursery nurse experience

Desirable

  • Worked in a hospital setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Elvira Baker

elvira.baker@nhs.net

01923217560

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

360-D-10814-A

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB


Supporting documents

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