Critical Care Staff Nurse

Hampshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Spencers Wood seeks a compassionate Band 5 nurse to deliver high-quality critical care across two key hospital sites. Candidates must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role involves working during weekends, nights, and bank holidays, alongside attending mandatory training programs to develop skills in critical care. This opportunity encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, promoting equality in the workplace.

Benefits

Commitment to equality and diversity

Consideration for flexible working

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for the role.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English as assessed during selection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality health care to critically ill patients.
• Work across multiple hospital sites.
• Attend mandatory training and contribute to team development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical care passion

Education

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

Job Overview

To deliver high quality, effective and compassionate individualised health care to all critically ill patients and their families. You will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues whilst contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Work cross‑site across Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH). Transport is provided.
• Provide care for patients on both a 9‑bed unit at RHCH and an 18‑bed unit at BNHH.
• Be available for bank holidays, weekends and night duties.
• Attend and complete the mandatory Critical Care Foundation Programme (CCFP) and additional bespoke training.
• Participate in the Advanced Critical Care Practitioner program and supportive outreach services.
• Support and develop colleagues, contribute to efficient department operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Band 5 nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for critical care.
• Fluently communicate in English to a standard assessed in the selection process (Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016).
• Provisional probationary period of six months.
• Vaccinated against COVID‑19 (recommended) and able to care for patients who are COVID‑positive.

Other Information

We are committed to equality and diversity. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Requests for flexible and part‑time working will be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications are submitted through our third‑party recruitment system (Trac).

All new staff will attend the mandatory CCFP before progressing to university‑based critical care courses run by Oxford Brookes University.

Vision & Culture

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: BNHH, RHCH and Andover War Memorial Hospital. We aspire to a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.