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Job Summary
Following some remodelling of our workforce, we have an exciting opportunities for band 6 nurses to join our collaborative, enthusiastic and passionate team in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michaels Hospital.
Job Summary
Following some remodelling of our workforce, we have an exciting opportunities for band 6 nurses to join our collaborative, enthusiastic and passionate team in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Michaels Hospital.
Our NICU is a tertiary unit for the population of the South West Neonatal Operational Delivery Networks (ODN) and consists of a total of 31 cots including 15 intensive care cots, 8 high dependency cots and 8 special care cots. The unit also helps support our 16 cot Transitional Care Ward.
The unit provides care for sick newborn infants with a wide variety of medical, surgical and cardiac conditions.
Please note this vacancy is only suitable for nurses with a full UK NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work alongside the Sister in charge of the unit, by taking the lead in coordinating HDU and SC. There will be an expectation that you have the ability to support and educate new and junior members of the nursing team, supporting them to develop into QIS nurses.
Other Duties Include:
* Act as role models when working with other members of the ward team to ensure a high quality of care is maintained.
* Promoting an environment conducive to the needs of our patients and their family.
* Demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills.
* Act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure optimum and appropriate care delivery to our patients and their families.
* Undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required within the speciality including advanced clinical skills (having gained the appropriate training and instruction).
* Lead and support staff and student nurses in the absence of more senior nursing grades.
* Actively promote innovative and evidence based nursing practice
* Supporting your team leader to complete staff appraisals and sick returns.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-WC7931-HN
Job locations
St. Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
* RSCN Part 8/RN (Child branch, part 15) or RN qualification
* Current UK NMC Registration
* Post basic certificate or related study in Neonatal Critical Care
Desirable
* 1st Degree in nursing or health related subject or working towards
* NLS (Neonatal Life Support) qualification
Public Sector Language Competency
Essential
* Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Aptitudes
Essential
* Supportive
* Respectful
* Collaborative
* Innovative
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Extensive post registration experience in nursing
* Previous experience in relevant Neonatal Intensive Care
* Teaching experience
Desirable
* Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
* Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge
Essential
Skills and Abilities
* Basic computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others
* Good Problem solving ability and skills
* Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
* Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressures
* Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
* Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
* Assertive and Proactive
* Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
Desirable
* Research and Audit experience
Person Specification
Essential
* Basic computer skills and competent to use windows based programs
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others
* Good Problem solving ability and skills
* Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead a team and manage change
* Ability to manage when under both individual and/or work pressures
* Good interpersonal communication and time management skills
* Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others
* Assertive and Proactive
* Possess a high level of skill and competency in relevant area of practice
Desirable
* Research and Audit experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St. Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St. Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employment type
* Employment type
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