Our NICU has 31 cots providing a mix of intensive care, high
dependency and special care facilities to babies that need extra
care from birth to approximately four weeks post term. We are a
specialist referral centre for neonatal surgery and cardiology and
admit many babies from all over the South West, South Wales and
occasionally further afield.
Some parents have the opportunity to visit NICU before the
birth of their baby and so may have some idea of what the
environment is like. For other parents, coming to NICU is unplanned
and can be a very challenging time. We hope these website pages
will help in giving you some vital information but please ask on
the ward or view the contact details on the last tab of this page
if you have any questions or concerns.
All medical and nursing staff work a shift system, so you may
meet all or some of the team during your baby's stay.
Doctors
We have a team of neonatologists (doctors specialising in the
care of new born babies) who will be responsible for the medical
care of your baby during their stay at St Michael's. These are
supported by a team of doctors called specialist registrars,
clinical fellows and senior house officers who will provide daily
medical care.
Advanced neonatal nurse practitioners
These nurses have completed additional training to become
competent in what were traditionally doctors' roles.
Neonatal nurses
There is a large team of specially trained nurses to care for
your baby 24 hours a day, led by our Matron Kay Pullen. On most
days, the day to day running of the unit will be coordinated by a
senior sister/charge nurse.
Community team
The community neonatal team may stay in touch with families in
the Bristol area once you have left NICU. This team provide
specialist help in the community and help to bridge the gap for
families who have been in hospital for a long period of
time.
Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Level D
St Michaels Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG
Tel : 0117 342 1737 /1736