Critical Care Staff Nurse | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse for its Critical Care Unit. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients while working across two sites, BNHH and RHCH. This role includes mandatory training programs such as the critical care foundation program, with opportunities for further development through university-based courses. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient care. The position involves working weekends, bank holidays, and night duties.

Qualifications

• Passion for critical care and dedication to high-quality patient care.
• Must work cross site between BNHH and RHCH.
• Willingness to work weekends, bank holidays, and night duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized health care to critically ill patients.
• Support and develop colleagues in the department's efficient operation.
• Attend the critical care foundation program and various training.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Compassionate health care delivery

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Completion of the critical care foundation program (CCFP)

Job description

Overview

Our Critical Care Unit is looking for a and enthusiastic band 5 nurse with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for critical care. We would highly recommend a visit to the unit so you can see the unit and understand the role.

We work cross site. The unit at RHCH is a 9 bedded facility with approximately 40 health care staff, BNHH is a 18 bedded unit with approximately 90 health care staff. Your primary base would be BNHH. We are a friendly and supportive team, we admit both medical and surgical admissions from the Emergency Department and the wards. We have an outreach service and this team works alongside the critical care team to ensure best care for our patients. We also run an established Advanced Critical Care Practitioner program.

All new staff to critical care will attend the critical care foundation program (CCFP) which is mandatory - this includes simulation and online theory modules. After successful completion of CCFP there is an opportunity to complete a university based critical care course which is run by Oxford Brookes University. We also provide lots of other bespoke training and development.

Staff are required to work on both sites, BNHH and RHCH.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, effective and compassionate individualised health care to all critically ill patients and their families.
• Work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues while contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the department.
• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Work cross site; transport is provided.
• Work some bank holidays, weekends and night duties.

Training & Development

• Attend the critical care foundation program (CCFP) including simulation and online theory modules.
• Opportunity to complete a university based critical care course run by Oxford Brookes University.
• Other bespoke training and development.

Additional Info

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found in the Job description and person specification document attached.

We would strongly recommend an informal visit which will assist in you understanding the nursing role in critical care.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.