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Main area
Experience Staff Nurse - NICU
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent: and Fixed term contracts available
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
387-W&C3455-GE
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Michael’s Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/08/2026 23:59

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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Experienced Staff Nurse - NICU

NHS AfC: Band 5

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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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.

Working for our organisation

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 our Patients
  •  More opportunities for our People
  •  Fairer more consistent care for our Population
  •  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

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.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Mentoring qualification.
  • NLS trained

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jenna Lucey
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 342 1737
Additional information

Iona Marechal, Nurse Educator - [email protected]

 

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