Registered Nurse - Neonatal Unit, Band 5

Job summary

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our friendly, supportive and progressive Neonatal Team within our purpose-built 28-cot Neonatal Unit.

Our unit provides specialist care to babies from across the county and includes 12 ITU/HDU cots and 16 Special Care cots. A recent development is the introduction of a 4-cot Transitional Care Unit, providing neonatal nursing support on the maternity ward and promoting family-centred care.

The role includes delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to neonates requiring intensive, high dependency and special care, working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, supporting families, and contributing to service development and quality improvement.

We welcome applications from experienced neonatal nurses with a recognised qualification and newly qualified nurses with an interest in neonatal care.

All new starters receive a 7-week supernumerary induction and a named mentor. Ongoing CPD is supported, including the Neonatal Network Foundation Programme, Neonatal Critical Care Course, and a Teaching and Assessing qualification. Funding and protected study time are provided.

The post involves rotational shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays and offers an excellent opportunity to develop neonatal nursing skills within a supportive, forward-thinking team.

'We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role'

Main duties of the job

We are specifically welcoming applicants with the Neonatal Qualification in Specialty (QIS) course

About us

Our Neonatal Unit reflects the Trust's values through a strong commitment to kindness, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We provide compassionate, family-centred care, actively practising Family Integrated Care and working in partnership with parents as valued members of the neonatal team. This approach is recognised through the unit's Bliss Silver Charter Award, highlighting our focus on improving experience and outcomes for babies and families.

We value inclusive and respectful multidisciplinary working, with close collaboration across nursing, medical and Allied Health Professional (AHP) teams, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and dietetics. This team approach supports safe, effective and developmentally appropriate care.

We actively listen to families and staff, supported by established HOPE and SHED parent support groups, access to Clinical Psychology, and close working with the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP).

The Trust promotes learning and improvement at all levels, encouraging staff involvement in Quality Improvement projects, special interest groups and initiatives such as ACE awareness, supporting safer care and family resilience. The Trust also provides a comprehensive preceptorship programme up to Level 7 for newly qualified nurses and those new to the organisation.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0111

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Neonatal Unit, Women's Centre

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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