Outreach Lead Nurse - Neonatal Operational Delivery Network
Closing date: 29 April 2026
We are looking to recruit an Outreach Lead Nurse to work across the East of England Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. The role will support the NHS Long Term Plan by helping to standardise neonatal outreach services to the BAPM framework, embed Family Integrated Care and improve outcomes and experiences for babies and their families.
Main duties of the job
You will work strategically across the network to review, develop and standardise neonatal outreach services. The role involves leading service‑improvement projects, supporting quality‑improvement initiatives, translating audit and gap‑analysis findings into tangible improvements, and championing Family Integrated Care across neonatal, community and multidisciplinary teams.
You will use strong communication, leadership and influencing skills to engage stakeholders, manage complex workstreams and contribute at the network and organisational levels.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, comprising Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide high‑quality, accessible healthcare for local and regional populations and offer excellent career and development opportunities, including preceptorship, mentoring, research experience and robust support for staff wellbeing.
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities are detailed in the attached Applicant Information Pack but include, without limitation, the following duties related to reviewing and improving neonatal outreach services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
* Master’s degree or evidence of study at Master’s level
Experience
* Managing services and staff at a senior Band 6 or 7 level
* Experience of quality‑improvement projects and delivering tangible improvements for patients
* Neonatal specialist qualification (experience at senior Band 6/7) or equivalent professional qualification
* Knowledge of and experience in outreach services
* Track record of leading or developing outreach services
* Evidence of teaching staff, students and parents
* Experience of undertaking research
* Experience of translating audit findings into care improvements
* Leadership course or recognised qualification
* FINE Foundation Toolkit course or equivalent
Knowledge
* Knowledge 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 safeguarding training
* Understanding of a variety of project‑management tools and their application
Skills
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Political awareness
* Ability to lead and contribute positively to team working and development
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload
* Resilience
* Ability to motivate and influence
* Articulate and confident communication
* Evidence of coaching/mentoring or leadership skills/qualification
Additional requirements
* Flexible working in a changing environment
* Enthusiasm for enhancing patient care and family experience
* Capacity for critical and creative thinking with effective problem solving and decision‑making skills
* Ability to travel as required and a flexible approach to work, with significant travel and a high degree of autonomy
* Behaviour at all times consistent with the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals we support good working days through development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, and day nurseries. We provide reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge site and offer free park‑and‑ride journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites. Subscriptions include free transport between the Cambridge train station and our hospitals, subsidised on‑site parking for eligible staff, 24/7 hot food at a reduced cost, and dedicated staff break spaces with free tea and coffee.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Equality and diversity
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit in line with NHS values.
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