# Neonatal Registered Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-registered-nurse/d85f2f3d-dd6f-4524-8b56-6806b2c9f0d5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/neonatal-registered-nurse/d85f2f3d-dd6f-4524-8b56-6806b2c9f0d5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (neonatal) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** per annum, pro rata for part time - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T12:42:37.862Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/North_Bristol_NHS_Trust/Neonatal_Intensive_Care/Neonatal_Intensive_Care-v8043949 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8043949?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you a Registered Nurse or midwife , looking to work  in a team providing exceptional Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care to babies and their families? The babies in our care can be as premature at 22 weeks gestation and need many months of neurologically supportive developmental care. We also care for babies born at term with a variety of medical conditions. Our team is a well established Level 3 unit providing a centre of excellence for babies requiring medical and neurological assessment and treatment, and a tertiary referral centre for the South west neonatal network. Our unit has 32 cots, comprising of 8 ITU ,8 HDU and 16 SC, with an additional 10 cots on our Transitional Care Ward. ### Main duties of the job The postholder will: - Work and communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the successful provision of the service. - Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct. - Be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of family centred patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and the infants parent. - Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis. - Actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners e.g. Student nurses and support worker roles. - May be designated to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post. - Continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies that will be determined within the clinical teams and in alignment with NBT workforce strategy. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert. Clinical Duties: - Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care and manage a caseload on a shift by shift basis - Take responsibility in carrying out required, planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies - To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation - Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills - Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility if required - Take responsibility as a co-ordinator for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area - To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary to patient’s families. - Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required - Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures - In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care support workers and students - Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team - Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations - To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients and their families are treated with courtesy, the individual needs of patients and their families are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times - Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate - To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy - To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues - Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses - Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies - Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure - Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy - To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients - Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy - In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply - To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function - To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department - Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manager - Perform initial assessment of patients’ condition and ongoing patient management as appropriate - Maintain clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures - Order tests, access and act upon results including making referrals to other members of the healthcare team - Provide concise handovers to other members of the multi-disciplinary team - Coordinate effectively a team of support workers/ learners in care/therapy delivery - Initiate and participate with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures ## Job Details Are you a Registered Nurse or midwife , looking to work in a team providing exceptional Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care to babies and their families? The babies in our care can be as premature at 22 weeks gestation and need many months of neurologically supportive developmental care. We also care for babies born at term with a variety of medical conditions. Our team is a well established Level 3 unit providing a centre of excellence for babies requiring medical and neurological assessment and treatment, and a tertiary referral centre for the South west neonatal network. Our unit has 32 cots, comprising of 8 ITU ,8 HDU and 16 SC, with an additional 10 cots on our Transitional Care Ward. ## Job Description The postholder will: Work and communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the successful provision of the service. Take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct. Be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance and evaluation of family centred patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team and the infants parent. Take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students on a daily basis. Actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners e.g. Student nurses and support worker roles. May be designated to take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward manager or senior nurse after two years in post and on an occasional basis within the first two years in post. Continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies that will be determined within the clinical teams and in alignment with NBT workforce strategy. ## Responsibilities For a full overview of the Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the PDF documents attached as an additional documents to this advert. Clinical Duties: Organise and participate in the delivery of high standards of evidence based nursing care and manage a caseload on a shift by shift basis Take responsibility in carrying out required, planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies To report to the appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team any significant changes in a patient’s condition or situation Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills Responsible for taking charge of the ward/department in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility if required Take responsibility as a co-ordinator for the delivery of care of patients in a defined area To contribute towards health promotion for all patients by providing education, support and advice, as necessary to patient’s families. Ensure referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required Ensure the safe ordering, administration and custody of patients’ medication according to Trust policies and procedures In the absence of senior staff be responsible for delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, health care support workers and students Where relevant to be responsible for and assist in co-ordinating discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team Where relevant, responsible for the admission, assessment and preparation of patients undergoing treatment or investigations To take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients and their families are treated with courtesy, the individual needs of patients and their families are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times Liaise effectively with other disciplines or departments as appropriate To be able to act in emergency situations and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation. To be responsible for the support and direction of junior staff in such situations according to Trust policy To be responsible for ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues Ensure the readiness for use of special equipment and the availability of nursing supplies in conjunction with the senior ward nurses Ensure the safe custody of patients’ valuables and property according to Trust policies Report to nurse in charge/line manager all complaints, incidents or accidents involving self, staff, patients, visitors and complete relevant documentation according to Trust procedure Be responsible for reporting and documenting any broken or damaged equipment according to Trust policy To have detailed knowledge of Manual handling regulations particularly with regards to the moving and handling of patients Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances hazardous to health in accordance with Trust policy Ensure availability of facilities for disposal of sharps, toxic/cytoxic waste in accordance with trust policy In support of senior staff or ward manager assist with monitoring and report to ensure stock levels are maintained and that the correct quantities are in supply To be aware of the directorate bleep holding function To have an awareness of the requirements for staffing the ward or department Undertake aspects of ward administration as agreed by the ward /department manager Perform initial assessment of patients’ condition and ongoing patient management as appropriate Maintain clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures Order tests, access and act upon results including making referrals to other members of the healthcare team Provide concise handovers to other members of the multi-disciplinary team Coordinate effectively a team of support workers/ learners in care/therapy delivery Initiate and participate with cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures ## Person Specification ### Work Experience **Desirable** - Experience of working in a neonatal setting - Currently working in an acute hospital setting, as a qualified nurse/midwife - Mentorship experience ### Knowledge/Skills/Abilities **Essential** - Advanced communication skills, verbal & written, to include report writing and record keeping - Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and multidisciplinary team - Basic computer/IT skills and expectation to develop these in line with the needs of the service ie Email use, ICE, Badgernet, use of electronic databases to search for professional articles - Ability to work as part of a team - Ability to undertake shift work - Sound knowledge of health promotion issues to ensure junior staff, patients and carers are provided with education, support and advice as required. - Sound knowledge of the guidelines set out in the NMC code of professional conduct and current Nursing issues - Ability to organise own workload - Time management/ basic problem solving skills - Knowledge of Neonatal Specialism including key legislation/documents relating to key standards in Neonatal Care and Research - Experience/knowledge of family centered care ### Education/Training/Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse/ Midwife/ Children's Nurse with current NMC registration - Level 3 Child Protection Training or Level 2 with willingness to undertake Level 3 - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Teaching and assessing qualification or willing to undertake after 2 years post registration - Neonatal specialist qualification - Approved Neonatal Life Support Course ## Documents - [registered nurse ps (pdf, 208.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332630) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2398) - [registered nurse - job description (pdf, 640.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332629) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.