Staff Nurse; NICU - hpw

Job Summary

Closing Date: 22.02.26

Shortlisting: Week following closing date, commencing 23.02.26

Interview: Week following shortlisting, commencing 02.03.26

To apply for this post you must 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 a comprehensive competency‑based education package, support to develop skills and knowledge, and support you to attend the 10‑week NICU Nurse programme upon completion of the mandatory Qualified in Speciality Foundation course (subject to meeting performance targets).

• 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.
• Carrying 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.
• Practising models of nursing and evidence based care which contributes to the quality of the patients / family experience.
• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good inter‑departmental relationships and helping to achieve continuous quality improvement.
• Continuously developing relevant skills and knowledge within the clinical specialty.
• Promoting health education and health promotion.
• Having a keen safety focus.
• Involving the family appropriately in decision making.
• Dealing effectively and sensitively with clients issues, collaborating with the PALS service and adhering to the Trusts policy on handling complaints.
• Actively participating in all aspects of the Clinical Governance process.
• Working 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.
• Reporting 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.
• Developing skills and knowledge in Clinical Practice completing the Yorkshire Neonatal Network Competencies within six months of commencement of the role.
• Agreeing to apply for Neonatal foundation programme by the end of probationary period.
• Acting as Assessor/Mentor and being expected to attend appropriate courses and training as dictated by appraisal/management.
• Acting as a preceptor.
• Working within the NMC Code of Practice.
• Practicing agreed models of nursing and systems of care as directed by the Ward/Department Senior Sister.
• Being involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Department Senior Sister in their implementation.
• Being prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from Courses/Study days to peers and seniors if requested.
• Participating in developments relating to clinical governance.

Staff / Self Development

• Agreeing a personal development plan and maintaining an up‑to‑date Knowledge and Skills Framework folder.
• Having understanding/involvement in Clinical Audit.
• Maintaining a personal, professional profile.
• Attending mandatory training.
• Developing within the scope of…