Critical Care Staff Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 5 nurse in Critical Care, responsible for delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients. This role offers opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and a chance to work in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
• Dexterity in undertaking clinical skills and use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients and assess their needs.
• Develop and evaluate nursing care programs.
• Mentor students and work with a team.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Mentorship

Education

Current level one NMC registration

Diploma in Health/Nursing related studies

Possession of a Mentoring Course

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses to provide outstanding care for our complex patients. If you are eager to learn and develop new skills, have good communication and assessment skills and would relish a challenging opportunity in Critical Care this is the post you have been waiting for.

Adult Critical Care comprises of three main units:

Adult Intensive Care (AICU - QMC), a 29-bedded Intensive Care Unit which facilitates the treatment of seriously ill patients with failure of one or more organ systems. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, respiratory, major trauma, hepatobiliary, spinal, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, general medical and general surgical.

High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 - QMC) has 20 beds and is an area which facilitates the care of patients who require high dependency nursing. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, major trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT and maxillo-facial surgery.

Critical Care Department (CCD - City Campus) is a17 bedded purpose built unit comprised of intensive care and high dependency beds. Specialities catered for include: thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.

Please note this advert may close early if demand is high

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing care for patients who are Critically Ill. The patients may have failure of one or more organs and require varying amounts of support. They may be mechanically ventilated and sedated or be on high amounts of oxygen. They may have invasive lines, needing inotropic infusions and will be closely monitored. Some patient may require additional support such as hemofiltration.

You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care in a timely manner. You will work closely with your team.

After a settling in period you will be expected to mentor students and will be encouraged to join a link team or be involved with projects.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-7198666

Job locations

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job description Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Job description Job responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:-

Accountability for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate

Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staffexperience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.

Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.

Using effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity as well as maintain high standards of patient led care.

Ensuring that your Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence based practice

You will be required to work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards

Training &Qualifications Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Diploma in Health/Nursing related studies

Desirable

• Possession of a Mentoring Course
• Completion of local competency packages

Communication and Relationship skills Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Demonstration of teaching skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential

• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of advocacy
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specifically to Critical Care Services

Physical skills Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres

Desirable

• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Evidence of moving and handling training

Other requirements specific to the role Essential

• Flexible and adaptable, able to work on both NUH campuses and in all Critical Care areas
• Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards

Training &Qualifications Essential

• Current level one NMC registration
• Diploma in Health/Nursing related studies

Desirable

• Possession of a Mentoring Course
• Completion of local competency packages

Communication and Relationship skills Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate basic IT skills
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff

Desirable

• Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
• Demonstration of teaching skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential

• Ability to identify own learning needs
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of advocacy
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specifically to Critical Care Services

Physical skills Essential

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Able to undertake patient manual handling manoeuvres and non-patient manual handling manoeuvres

Desirable

• Competent and capable of using medical equipment
• Evidence of moving and handling training

Other requirements specific to the role Essential

• Flexible and adaptable, able to work on both NUH campuses and in all Critical Care areas
• Able to work a variety of shifts including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cross site

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)