Job Summary
Closing Date:
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing
To apply for this post youmust either already be qualified as an RN Child/RSCN/RN and hold an NMC pin or be fully qualified by 31st March 2026
For overseas applicants you must already hold an NMC pin number (not registration number) as we are unable to support you through OCSE's at the present time.
BRI NICU is CQC rated OUTSTANDING
At BRI NICU we care for the sickest, smallest and earliest babies from birth through to discharge and pride ourselves on our exceptionally high standards of care.
Accredited as the first NICU in the country to achieve UNICEF Baby Friendly Neonatal Standards we are very proud of the parents as partners in care ethos that underpins every aspect of the care we deliver to babies and their families within the service.
For successful applicants we will provide you with:A comprehensive competency based education package with support to develop skills and knowledge
Upon completion of the mandatory Qualified in Speciality Foundation course we will support you with time and investment to attend the 10 week NICU Nurse programme which will make you a Qualified in Speciality recognised NICU Nurse. (Subject to meeting performance targets)
Main duties of the job
Advert will close automatically when 60 applications are reached. If you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 (RN Child/RSCN/RN) Staff Nurses to join our NICU family at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.
Experienced QIS NICU Nurses especially sought.
The post holder is expected to deliver safe and high quality nursing care whilst ensuring effective, efficient and economic use of services and resources.
The post holder will maintain a safe environment for babies, families and staff, reporting concerns as they arise and ensuring appropriate remedies/ action plans are put in place.
The post holder will identify areas of practice development within the service and support the team leader to deliver on departmental goals.
About Us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Ability to organise own workload with regard to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based ensuring that the family are fully involved in this process.
Ability to respond to complex/demanding patient situations both clinically and administratively.
Carries out fundamental and enhanced nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines reporting to the sisters/ charge nurses and providing feedback on issues of concern and performance management.
Practices models of nursing and evidence based care which contributes to the quality of the patients / family experience.
Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve continuous quality improvement.
Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
Promotes health education and health promotion.
Has a keen safety focus.
Involves the family appropriately in decision making.
Deals effectively and sensitively with clients issues, collaborating with the PALS service and adhering to the Trusts policy on handling complaints.
Actively participates in all aspects of the Clinical Governance process.
Works within national policy frameworks relevant to Infants, Children, Young People and their families.
Responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained and that robust systems are in place for the ordering of supplies.
Reports clinical incidents in a timely and accurate manner in order to aid the learning of the wider team and manage future risk.
Professional
Responsible as a registered nurse / Midwife for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations as per Bradford Teaching Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, the NMC and national legislation.
Develops skills and knowledge in Clinical Practice completing the Yorkshire Neonatal Network Competencies within six months of commencement of the role.
Agrees to apply for Neonatal foundation programme by the end of probationary period.
Acts as Assessor/Mentor and there will be an expectation to attend appropriate courses and training as dictated by appraisal/management.
Acts as a preceptor.
Works within the NMC Code of Practice.
Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by the Ward/Department Senior Sister.
Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Department Senior Sister in their implementation.
Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.
Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.
Staff/self development
Agrees personal development plan and maintains an up-to-date Knowledge and Skills Framework folder.
Has understanding/involvement in Clinical Audit.
Maintains a personal, professional profile.
Attends mandatory training.
Develops within the scope of professional practice.
Works towards actively achieving appraisal outcomes.
Is involved in clinical supervision as required.
Participates with Special Interest groups developing up to date practice
Ensures staff are supported, educated, and informed.
Is familiar with the role and responsibilities of the senior nursing team within the Neonatal Unit.
There is an expectation that applicants will contribute to their teams and ward development
Commits to attend/engage with all education opportunities offered by the management team when asked. This includes the Qualified in Specialty NICU Nurse course (fully funded).
Research
Supports the implementation of evidence based nursing care.
Supports staff to carry out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care.
Develops and implements a strategy for the evaluation of health care interventions.
Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate practice using the appropriate methodological approaches.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
Clinical
Ability to organise own workload with regard to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based ensuring that the family are fully involved in this process.
Ability to respond to complex/demanding patient situations both clinically and administratively.
Carries out fundamental and enhanced nursing duties within Trust policies, procedures and guidelines reporting to the sisters/ charge nurses and providing feedback on issues of concern and performance management.
Practices models of nursing and evidence based care which contributes to the quality of the patients / family experience.
Works as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good inter-departmental relationships and helping to achieve continuous quality improvement.
Continuously develops relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
Promotes health education and health promotion.
Has a keen safety focus.
Involves the family appropriately in decision making.
Deals effectively and sensitively with clients issues, collaborating with the PALS service and adhering to the Trusts policy on handling complaints.
Actively participates in all aspects of the Clinical Governance process.
Works within national policy frameworks relevant to Infants, Children, Young People and their families.
Responsibility for ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained and that robust systems are in place for the ordering of supplies.
Reports clinical incidents in a timely and accurate manner in order to aid the learning of the wider team and manage future risk.
Professional
Responsible as a registered nurse / Midwife for the control and administration of drugs within the regulations as per Bradford Teaching Foundation Hospitals NHS Trust, the NMC and national legislation.
Develops skills and knowledge in Clinical Practice completing the Yorkshire Neonatal Network Competencies within six months of commencement of the role.
Agrees to apply for Neonatal foundation programme by the end of probationary period.
Acts as Assessor/Mentor and there will be an expectation to attend appropriate courses and training as dictated by appraisal/management.
Acts as a preceptor.
Works within the NMC Code of Practice.
Practices agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by the Ward/Department Senior Sister.
Is involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Department Senior Sister in their implementation.
Is prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.
Participates in developments relating to clinical governance.
Staff/self development
Agrees personal development plan and maintains an up-to-date Knowledge and Skills Framework folder.
Has understanding/involvement in Clinical Audit.
Maintains a personal, professional profile.
Attends mandatory training.
Develops within the scope of professional practice.
Works towards actively achieving appraisal outcomes.
Is involved in clinical supervision as required.
Participates with Special Interest groups developing up to date practice
Ensures staff are supported, educated, and informed.
Is familiar with the role and responsibilities of the senior nursing team within the Neonatal Unit.
There is an expectation that applicants will contribute to their teams and ward development
Commits to attend/engage with all education opportunities offered by the management team when asked. This includes the Qualified in Specialty NICU Nurse course (fully funded).
Research
Supports the implementation of evidence based nursing care.
Supports staff to carry out relevant literature searches pertinent to patient care.
Develops and implements a strategy for the evaluation of health care interventions.
Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate practice using the appropriate methodological approaches.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Applicants for this post must hold a current registration with the NMC as a RN Child/RSCN, in the United Kingdom. Or be due to qualify by December 2025.
For overseas candidates, all OSCE's must already be complete and NMC pin issued.
Desirable
Experience as a Neonatal Nurse (QIS) or experience of working/being a service user on a neonatal unit
Essential
Qualifications
RSCN/RN Child
Holds Qualified in Speciality Neonatal Care qualification (formerly ebn 405) or *willingness to work towards and apply for the QIS Neonatal Care course within the first 2 years of employment.
Essential
Skills
Academic skills which are demonstrated in completing an original, specific, accurate and well laid out application. Specifically, attention paid to the 'supporting evidence' section of the application
Essential
Excellent written communication skills with high levels of accuracy
Ability to use IT packages
Motivation to learn
Able to recognise own limitations and ask for help.
Ability to plan time and support others
Desire to be involved in quality improvement work
Person Specification
Essential
Excellent written communication skills with high levels of accuracy
Ability to use IT packages
Motivation to learn
Able to recognise own limitations and ask for help.
Ability to plan time and support others
Desire to be involved in quality improvement work
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
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Employer's website
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