Experienced Neonatal Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust seeks experienced neonatal nurses to join the NICU team. The role welcomes registered nurses (adult or child) or registered midwives who have completed NHS preceptorship, with QIS neonatal specialization encouraged.

You will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities within a multidisciplinary environment. The unit emphasizes family-centred care, high-quality standards, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Registered nurses (adult or child) or registered midwives who have completed preceptorship in the NHS.
• Specialist neonatal training (QIS) is welcomed and should be clearly stated in your application.
• Opportunities for professional development include university-accredited courses and in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate prescribed treatment and care for patients and their families.
• Communicate effectively with carers and the MDT while maintaining confidentiality.
• Act as a professional role model and set standards of practice.
• Promote clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching junior colleagues and students.
• Administer medicines in line with Trust policy and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Registered nurse

Registered midwife

QIS Neonatal care

Neonatal care

Job description

Experienced Neonatal Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time roles

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:

• More opportunities for ourPeople
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation

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

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

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

£25,272 per annum, pro rata for part time roles