Staff Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a qualified Staff Nurse to join their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team. The role involves delivering high-quality care to infants and their families, promoting clinical effectiveness, and participating in professional development. The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include an extensive induction program and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible and part-time working options

In-depth induction programme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid nursing registration with the NMC UK.
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care.
• Excellent communication skills in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate prescribed treatment for patients.
• Act as a professional role model and set practice standards.
• Administer medicines in accordance with Trust policy.

Job description

Overview

Join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team as a Staff Nurse at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. The team is part of a Level 3 tertiary centre, the only three in the South West neonatal network, caring for babies with complex respiratory, surgical, neurological, and cardiac conditions, as well as pre‑term and full‑term infants. We deliver family‑centred care and support continuous professional development through university‑accredited courses and in‑house training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate prescribed treatment and care for patients and their families.
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality with patients’ carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a professional role model and set 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 national minimum standards.

Important Note

We are unable to support nurses or midwives who require an OSCE to register with the NMC UK. Unfortunately, such applications will not be considered.

Benefits

• 8‑12 weeks supernumerary period dependent on experience.
• In‑depth induction programme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including the QIS (Qualified in Specialty) course delivered by the SouthWest Neonatal Network.
• Support from an in‑house Education team and SIM training.
• Access to the Phillips ICCA system for monitoring, prescribing and documentation.
• Flexible and part‑time working options.

How to ApplyPlease submit a full application detailing why you would like to work in our NICU. The advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.