Neonatal Discharge Coordinator

6 days ago


Uxbridge, United Kingdom The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Neonatal Nurse to coordinate neonatal discharges in our unit. This post offers the opportunity to work in a level 2 Neonatal Unit (NNU) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU) based in the postnatal ward.

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follow the discharge pathway within the neonatal service and provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues about the discharge process
  • Facilitate seamless discharge of babies with complex needs from the neonatal unit (NNU) and the transitional care unit (TCU) by liaising with pertinent agencies outside the organisation
  • Take responsibility as the care provider for a determined group of patients without direct supervision
  • Supervise and teach junior staff and pre and post registration students whilst maintaining a safe working environment
  • Work within the codes of practice, professional guidelines, and policies
  • Promote the continuous improvement of clinical standards in conjunction with the application of evidence-based practice
  • Utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the baby's family/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and relevant agencies outside the organisation
  • Be responsible for the information governance regarding discharges for NNU/TCU and the completeness of data
  • To be highly competent, knowledgeable practitioner ensuring provision of excellent evidence-based care
About Us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services.

We are committed to providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to our patients, and we are passionate about supporting the development of our staff.

We are making urgent improvements to address the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, particularly in infection prevention and control.

We are working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system to ensure that we listen and work in partnership with our local population.

We have over 3,500 members of staff who are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.



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