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Job overview
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate experienced staff to join our dynamic team.
Join our renowned Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of neonatal nursing.
Our expert team have a large multidisciplinary team (MDT) consisting of nurses, nursery nurses, medics, consultants, and allied health care professionals, all with a wealth of experience and knowledge. We are committed to following our unit philosophy: working together with families to provide high-quality, individualised care.
We have permanent and fixed term secondment opportunities for registered nurses (adult or child) or registered midwives who have completed preceptorship in the NHS. We particularly welcome applications from registered nurses or midwives who are qualified in specialty (QIS) in Neonatal Care. Please make your qualifications and professional development clear in your application.
The opportunities for continued professional development while working in NICU are vast, including university-accredited courses and in-house training for specialist roles. Whether you’re an experienced QIS NICU nurse or have significant experience in neonatal or paediatric critical care, we offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate prescribed treatment and care for patients and their families.
- Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patient’s carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
- Act as a professional role model setting standards of practice.
- Promote clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching junior colleagues and students.
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.
- Develop clinical skills and participate in continuous professional development.
- Provide accurate timely contemporary records of care and treatment in line with Trust record keeping policy and NMC.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Is Qualified in Neonatal speciality at degree or master’s level.
- Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting.
- Teaching and mentoring experience.
- NBLS trained
- Has evidence of experience as a Neonatal nurse in a NICU environment.
- Personal qualities Respectful
- Innovative
- Supportive
- Collaborative
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification.
- NLS trained
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN Part 8 / RN (Child Branch, Part 15) or RN or RM
- Qualified in speciality (QIS) in Neonatal care
- GCSE A*- C in both English Language and Mathematics or equivalent in these two subjects e.g. Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills, verbally and written
- Ability to work well in a team
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care setting
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This advert is for Experienced Staff Nurse - NICU with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles. The contract type is Permanent: and Fixed term contracts available. The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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