Experienced Neonatal Nurse
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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Experienced Neonatal Nurse
The closing date is 25 November 2026
Job summary
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 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.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
- Better outcomes for ourPatients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
- Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-W&C4559-HN-A
Job locations
St Michael’s Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Personal qualities Respectful
- Innovative
- Supportive
- Collaborative
Desirable
- Mentoring qualification.
- NLS trained
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Michael’s Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Michael’s Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Sister
Iona Marechal
01173421737
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
387-W&C4559-HN-A
Job locations
St Michael’s Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
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