Experienced Neonatal Nurse

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced neonatal nurses or midwives to join the renowned NICU team. We offer an MDT with diverse professionals dedicated to high-quality, family-centered care.

Opportunities for registered nurses (adult or child) or registered midwives who have completed preceptorship in the NHS, with pathways for QIS Neonatal Care and extensive professional development through university courses and in-house training.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses (adult or child) or registered midwives who have completed preceptorship in the NHS.
• Preference for nurses or midwives qualified in Neonatal Care (QIS).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Registered nurse (adult or child)

Registered midwife

QIS Neonatal Care

Job description

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.

• 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.
  

  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:

Four Ps

• Better outcomes for our Patients
• More opportunities for ourPeople
• Fairer more consistent care for our Population
• Best Value forPublic 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.