Job summary
Neonatal Staff Nurse Band 5 or Neonatal Sister/Charge Nurse Band 6 - Full time (37.5 hours) and part time hours available
Please note, if you are a student qualifying in Spring 2026, please be aware that we have concluded our NQ Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.
Our Neonatal unit has 18 cots, which is comprised of 2 intensive cots, 4 high dependency cots and 12 special care cot's. We are a designated Local Neonatal Unit, (Level 2), providing excellent care for preterm babies from 27 weeks' gestation and for sick new born babies. We provide stabilisation for babies born at lower gestations prior to transfer to tertiary units by a designated network transport team.As a band 5 or 6 nurse you will work alongside an experienced team to provide care to a range of babies with a variety of conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced Neonatal nurses to join an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team whose focus is on the baby and family. We are committed to delivering the highest standard of care to our babies and their families. You will be joining a team who work a variety of shifts including internal rotation to night duty. Opportunities exist for personal development and staff are supported to undertake additional training as required. We also offer a very well received programme of simulation training sessions which develop knowledge and skills in neonatal practices.
Numerous professional development opportunities exist for our Neonatal Nurses to develop skills in leadership in areas such as quality improvement, research, outreach, dedicated transitional care , family integrated care, BFI, education and training (we run 4 NLS courses a year in Swindon) and risk and governance.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit Neonatal Nurses who are enthusiastic, forward thinking, compassionate and caring to complement our ever-expanding innovative team. We are also looking for Band 6 Senior Neonatal Nurses who lead the shift on a day to day basis as a supernumerary shift coordinator. They are responsible for leading the nursing team ensuring the babies and their parents are at the center of everything we do . They uphold standards and are a role model to ensure quality of care is delivered to babies across the multidisciplinary team.
Please see attached Bands 5 & 6 Job Descriptions
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking to recruit Neonatal Nurses who are enthusiastic, forward thinking, compassionate and caring to complement our ever-expanding innovative team. We are also looking for Band 6 Senior Neonatal Nurses who lead the shift on a day to day basis as a supernumerary shift coordinator. They are responsible for leading the nursing team ensuring the babies and their parents are at the center of everything we do . They uphold standards and are a role model to ensure quality of care is delivered to babies across the multidisciplinary team.
Please see attached Bands 5 & 6 Job Descriptions
Person Specification
Qualifications B6
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
- Valid Driving Licence
- to have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience B6
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
- Experience within UK maternity services
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students
Qualifications B5
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience
Experience B5
Essential
- Experience within UK maternity services
- Midwifery experience gained through training
Desirable
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
Person Specification
Qualifications B6
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Practising Midwife
- Maintained an up to date professional portfolio
- Training in management of obstetric emergencies
- Valid Driving Licence
- to have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Experience B6
Essential
- Recent experience in all aspects of midwifery practice.
- Competencies relevant to sphere of practice.
- Experience within UK maternity services
Desirable
- Evidence of further study and development of professional and academic skills
- Experience of mentoring students
Qualifications B5
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Current NMC Registration
- To have obtained or be studying to degree level (or diploma with equivalent experience
Experience B5
Essential
- Experience within UK maternity services
- Midwifery experience gained through training
Desirable
- Ability to use flexible, innovative approaches to practice which are tailored to meet the individual needs of the clients
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.
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.
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).
