Registered Nurse in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Evolve Staffing Ltd. is actively recruiting dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Band 5 Registered Nurses (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses / NICU & SCBU Practitioners) to join expert neonatal healthcare teams across renowned NHS Hospital Trusts in Bristol.

This position offers exceptional shift flexibility, top-tier agency pay rates, and the opportunity to work within specialized tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), Local Neonatal Units (LNU), and Special Care Baby Units (SCBU) in Bristol. As an NICU Nurse representing Evolve Staffing Ltd, you will deliver specialized, high-dependency, and intensive nursing care to critically ill newborn infants, extremely premature babies, and neonates presenting with complex congenital, surgical, or medical conditions. If you possess clinical expertise in neonatal ventilation, thermoregulation, invasive monitoring, and family-integrated care, this template provides a direct route to rewarding agency opportunities in Bristol.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Neonatal Duties

As a Band 5 NICU Neonatal Nurse, you will be responsible for managing vulnerable, high-acuity neonates requiring Level 3 Intensive Care, Level 2 High Dependency Care, or Level 1 Special Care.

Your day-to-day duties across neonatal wards will include:

Advanced Neonatal Respiratory & Airway Management

• Operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting specialized neonatal ventilators, including High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), conventional mechanical ventilation, CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), BiPAP, and High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) oxygen delivery.

• Assisting with neonatal endotracheal intubation, tube fixation, airway suctioning, and administration of exogenous surfactant therapy.

• Performing and interpreting neonatal capillary blood gas (CBG) and arterial blood gas (ABG) samples to continuously optimize ventilation strategies and acid-base balance.

• Executing emergency neonatal resuscitation in accordance with Resuscitation Council UK Neonatal Life Support (NLS) algorithms.

Premature Infant Care & Physiological Stabilization

• Providing specialized care for extremely low birth weight (ELBW) and very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infants (gestational age under 28 weeks).

• Maintaining strict thermoregulation through incubator environment controls, humidity management, radiant warmers, and therapeutic hypothermia (cooling therapy) for hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE).

• Calculating, preparing, and managing total parenteral nutrition (TPN), continuous enteral tube feeds via nasogastric (NGT) or orogastric (OGT) routes, and supporting early express human milk / lactation administration.

• Monitoring vital signs continuously, including pulse oximetry, electrocardiogram (ECG), non-invasive blood pressure, and invasive central/arterial pressure monitoring.

Invasive Line Care & Neonatal Pharmacology

• Care and maintenance of central vascular access devices, including Umbilical Venous Catheters (UVC), Umbilical Arterial Catheters (UAC), and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC / long lines).

• Safe double-checking, dilution, titration, and administration of high-risk neonatal medications, IV antibiotics, inotropes, sedatives, anticonvulsants, and blood products via specialized syringe drivers and infusion pumps.

• Meticulous fluid balance management, blood glucose monitoring, and monitoring for neonatal sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

Family-Centred & Developmental Care

• Implementing Family Integrated Care (FICare) principles, empowering parents to participate actively in their infant’s daily care routines.

• Facilitating developmental care techniques, including skin-to-skin (Kangaroo Care), nest positioning, cue-based feeding, and stress-reduction strategies for fragile neonates.

• Delivering compassionate, clear communication, emotional guidance, and bereavement support to families during critical periods.

• Participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds alongside Consultant Neonatologists, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNPs), neonatal surgeons, and allied health professionals.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

To qualify for this Band 5 NICU / Neonatal Nurse role via Evolve Staffing Ltd, candidates must demonstrate:

• Professional Registration: Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC / RN Child) or Registered Adult Nurse (RNA / Level 1) with an accredited Neonatal Specialty Module.

• Specialist Qualification: Possession of a recognized Qualified in Specialty (QIS) Neonatal Intensive Care qualification (e.g., ENB 405 or university-accredited Neonatal Care module) is highly desirable.

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 6–12 months recent post-qualification experience working within a UK NHS Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU).

• Life Support Certifications: Valid Neonatal Life Support (NLS) or Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) certification.

• Compliance Standards:

  • Valid Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

  • Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check registered on the Update Service.

  • Complete occupational health clearance, including full immunity against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Tuberculosis.

  • Two satisfactory clinical references from NICU Band 6 / Band 7 sister, charge nurse, or ward manager covering the last 3 years.

Why Choose Evolve Staffing Ltd?

At Evolve Staffing Ltd, we recognize the exceptional expertise required in neonatal intensive care. Joining our network provides:

• Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rates with enhanced pay structures for night shifts, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

• Total Shift Flexibility: Select long days, night shifts, or weekend shifts that align with your lifestyle and family commitments.

• Bristol NHS Trust Access: Secure consistent shifts across specialized acute NHS trusts and children's hospitals in Bristol and the wider South West region.

• Fast-Track Onboarding: Dedicated recruitment consultants to guide you through registration and compliance smoothly.

• Weekly Payroll: Fast, dependable weekly payments processed through PAYE or compliant Umbrella providers.

• CPD & Revalidation Support: Free mandatory training updates, guidance with NMC Revalidation, and continuous professional development support.

If you are an experienced Band 5 NICU Nurse seeking flexible agency shifts in NHS hospitals across Bristol, submit your updated CV today highlighting your neonatal intensive care, ventilation, and premature baby care experience. A clinical recruitment specialist from Evolve Staffing Ltd will reach out promptly to complete your registration.

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