Critical Care Staff Nurse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Band 5 nurses for Critical Care units. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients, working collaboratively with the team while also having opportunities for mentorship and development. This role requires flexibility in working hours, and applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 nurse or equivalent in critical care.
• Motivated to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible working hours required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for critically ill patients with multi-organ failure.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care promptly.
• Supervise peers and mentor students.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Band 5 nurses to deliver exceptional care to our complex patient population. If you are motivated to learn, develop new skills, and possess strong communication and assessment abilities, this challenging Critical Care opportunity may be ideal for you.

Adult Critical Care Units

1. Adult Intensive Care (AICU QMC): A 29-bed unit caring for critically ill patients with organ failure, including specialties such as neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, respiratory, trauma, hepatobiliary, spinal, vascular, ENT, maxillofacial, general medical, and surgical.
2. High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 QMC): A 20-bed area for patients requiring high dependency nursing, with specialties including neurosurgery, neurology, gastroenterology, trauma, hepatobiliary, vascular, spinal, ENT, and maxillofacial surgery.
3. Critical Care Department (CCD City Campus): A 17-bed purpose-built unit for intensive care and high dependency patients, covering thoracic, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, and general medical and surgical cases.

Please note, this advert may close early if demand is high.

As a Critical Care nurse, you will provide care for critically ill patients with multi-organ failure, requiring various levels of support including mechanical ventilation, sedation, invasive lines, inotropic infusions, and hemofiltration. Your responsibilities include assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care promptly, working collaboratively with your team.

After an initial settling-in period, you will have opportunities to mentor students and participate in projects or link teams. NUH is a major employer supporting the health and wellbeing of our community, with a strong focus on research, education, and innovation.

We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to enhance our team representation.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe, effective delivery of high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
• Assess patient needs and develop, evaluate, and adapt care plans accordingly.
• Promote trust, professionalism, and positive behaviors to enhance patient and staff experiences.
• Share knowledge and supervise peers and students to maintain competencies.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to optimize care and satisfaction.
• Maintain professional development through revalidation, incorporating new knowledge and evidence-based practices.

This role requires flexible working hours, including nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

The application deadline is Thursday, 5 June 2025.

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