ICU Critical Care Nurse (Band 5) – Mentorship & Growth

West Suffolk Nhs Foundation Trust; West Stow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Critical Care nursing workforce at West Suffolk Hospital. The role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill adults across Level 1–3 units, with ongoing education and mentorship from Critical Care Educators.

You will work within a clinical specialist team, contributing to the development of clinical practice and staying aligned with national guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration and ongoing professional development are essential.
• Reflective practice is encouraged and valued.
• Insight into Critical Care Nursing and understanding of Band 5 role are required.
• Nursing degree or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop programmes of care; implement and evaluate these programmes.
• Carry out all relevant forms of care under supervision.
• Recognise deterioration and take appropriate action.
• Recognise and manage emergency situations.
• Check and use monitors and ventilators.
• Recognise limitations and escalate concerns.
• May supervise qualified and unqualified staff and assist shift coordinator.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Organised

Good communication skills

IV medication competence

Prioritise care

Work under pressure

Time management

Education

Current NMC Registration

Evidence of ongoing Professional Development

Utilised reflective practise

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Critical Care nursing workforce at West Suffolk Hospital. The role focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill adults across Level 1–3 units, with ongoing education and mentorship from Critical Care Educators.

You will work within a clinical specialist team, contributing to the development of clinical practice and staying aligned with national guidelines.