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Experienced Neonatal Nurse

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS2 8EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

28 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate experienced staff to join our dynamic team. Join our renowned Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team, whe...

  • 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.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

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

  • 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

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

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

BNF
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

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