Critical Care Staff Nurse

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking committed Band 5 nurses to deliver exceptional care for critically ill patients in diverse units. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and assessment skills, thrive in challenging environments, and be keen to mentor students. This role includes variable hours and a competitive salary based on NHS pay scales.

Qualifications

• Excellent nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Ability to assess and plan effective care.
• Experience in mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients, including advanced therapies.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure delivery of high clinical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Mentorship

Job description

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.

About Adult Critical Care Units

• Adult Intensive Care (AICU – QMC): 29 beds. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, respiratory, major trauma, hepatobiliary, spinal, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, general medical and general surgical.
• High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 – QMC): 20 beds. Specialties include neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, major trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT and maxillo‑facial surgery.
• Critical Care Department (CCD – City Campus): 17 beds. Specialities include thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for critically ill patients, including those on mechanical ventilation, high‑dose oxygen, invasive lines, inotropic infusions, hemofiltration and other advanced therapies.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care in a timely manner, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Mentor students and support link teams or projects after the settling‑in period.
• Account for the safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction.
• Develop and evaluate programme of care; amend as appropriate.
• Promote trust values and behaviours to ensure an excellent patient and staff experience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.
• Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using mentorship and clinical supervision skills.
• Use effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity and maintain high standards of patient‑led care.
• Maintain Professional Revalidation by demonstrating new knowledge, innovations and evidence‑based practice.
• Work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Working Conditions

• Variable shift pattern with nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Salary on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time workers. All Band 5 remuneration details are based on NHS pay scales.

Commitment to Diversity and Equality

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.

Application

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

For those aged 16 or 17 applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please note the requirements for full‑time education, apprenticeship, or part‑time education and training per current guidance.