NICU - Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Registered Nurses

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol is seeking passionate NICU Registered Nurses to join their dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a QIS qualification and experience in neonatal care, with a commitment to providing individualized, high-quality care for infants. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a chance to work within a multidisciplinary team that prioritizes family-centered care. Competitive salary, various working hours, and a supportive work environment await you.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse in Neonatal care.
• Demonstrated experience as a Neonatal nurse in a NICU environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients and families.
• Communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Act as a role model setting standards of practice.
• Administer medicines as per Trust policy.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Commitment to high quality patient care

Data collection

Basic IT skills

Education

Qualified in specialty (QIS) in Neonatal care

RSCN Part 8/RN (Child branch, part 15) or RN qualification

GCSE A*-C in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

NICU - Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Registered Nurses

Band 5

Main area Neonatal Care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (We will also consider part time.) Job ref 387-WC2685-HN

Site St Michaels Hospital Town Bristol Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/01/2026

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nurse to join our dynamic team with a Qualified in Specialty (QIS) qualification.

Join our renowned 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. They are committed to following our unit philosophy: working together with families to provide high-quality, individualised care.

The opportunities for continued professional development while working in NICU are vast, including university-accredited courses and in-house training for specialist roles.

Main duties of the job

Our NICU is one of three Level 3 centres operating in the South West neonatal network. As a tertiary centre, we care for babies with respiratory, surgical, neurological, and cardiac needs, including extreme pre-term and term babies from across the South West. Our mission is to provide consistent and excellent family-centred care with the best possible outcomes for all our patients and their families. We strive to provide an environment that promotes teamwork and fosters learning and research in a culture of openness and honesty to maintain our high standards. Infants are cared for by an expert multidisciplinary team in an environment that supports the developing relationship between families and their babies.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

🌟Explore Career Pathways: The opportunities for continued professional development whilst working on NICU is vast, from university accredited courses and inhouse training for specialist roles. Whether you’re an experienced QIS NICU nurse or an adult or paediatric critical care nurse or midwife looking to expand your horizons, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement.

ℹ️ About our Unit: Our NICU is one of three level three centres operating in the South West neonatal network. We are a tertiary centre and care for babies with respiratory, surgical, neurological and cardiac needs; this includes extreme pre-term babies and term babies from across the south west. Our mission is to provide consistent and excellent family centred care with the best possible outcomes for all our patients and their families. We strive to provide an environment that promotes team working and fosters learning and research in a culture of openness and honesty to maintain our high standards. Infants will be cared for by an expert multidisciplinary team in an environment that is supportive of the developing relationship between families and their baby. We respect parent’s views and wishes and encourage the development of their parenting role by providing information, guidance and support which meets their individual needs. We recognise the need for parents and staff to be partners in care. We believe that this can be achieved through mutual trust and effective communication which maintains the dignity and privacy of our families.

Please note we are unfortunately currently unable to support nurses or midwives that require OSCE to register with the NMC UK and applications will not be considered.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• RSCN Part 8/RN (Child branch, part 15) or RN qualification
• 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

Skills and Abilities

• IT skills, basic Word, Email, Keyboard skills, data collection
• 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
• Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the health care setting

Knowledge and Experience

• Is Qualified in Neonatal speciality at degree or master’s level
• Has evidence of experience as a Neonatal nurse in a NICU environment
• Experience of working in an Acute Hospital setting
• Teaching and mentoring experienceNBLS trained
• NLS trained

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.