BHSCT Neonatal Family Liaison Nurse Band 7

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in healthcare is seeking a Neonatal Family Liaison Nurse Band 7 in Belfast. This role involves promoting safe practices and providing leadership while addressing the psychosocial needs of families in the NICU. Candidates should have substantial neonatal experience and be NMC registered. Application closing date is October 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years of post-registration experience in a Neonatal setting.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience at band 6 in Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
• Provide leadership and management in service delivery.
• Assess and implement psychosocial needs of families.

Skills

Effective leadership

Patient/client experience improvement

Communication with children and families

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

405 course or equivalent

Job description

BHSCT Neonatal Family Liaison Nurse Band 7

The post holder is accountable for their service and will: promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient/client experience, provide effective leadership and management, contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives.The Neonatal Family Liaison Nurse will have overarching responsibility for assessing and implementing the psychosocial needs of families from admission, during their stay and through to discharge from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).The Neonatal Family Liaison Nurse will provide support and guidance for bereaved parents and their families.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
• Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that organisational goals are reflected in own and the multidisciplinary teams’ objectives and in ward/department plans.
• Contribute to the development of the Trust’s policies and strategies, where appropriate.
• Maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with the NMC Code (2008), standards and professional guidelines.
• Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with children and young people, and their families in the provision of care and services.

Skills and Qualifications

• On part 1 of the NMC Register (adult or paediatric branch of the NMC register).
• Must have 405 course or equivalent.
• 5 years’ post registration experience in a Neonatal setting which must include a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience at band 6 in a Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development.

Further Information

Closing: Tue, 07 October 2025 4:30pm.For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.