ICU Nurse – Critical Care & Development Pathway

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ICU Band 5 nurse for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary unit. You will join a dedicated ICU team caring for level 2 and 3 patients and participate in a 24‑hour cover roster.

Full support for preceptorship and a developmental pack will help you progress. ICU experience is advantageous but not essential, with appropriate training provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with UK registration (NMC) and ongoing professional development.
• Post-registration clinical course relevant to ICU care and ability to mentor/teach juniors.
• Willingness to undertake training and maintain skills for high dependency care.

Responsibilities

• Care for level 2 and 3 ICU patients.
• Participate in 24 hour cover and shift rosters.
• Support developmental needs with a structured preceptorship package.
• Engage in professional development and governance activities.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Clinical governance

Mentoring/assessing

Education

NMC registration

Post-registration course

Advanced resus/ALS courses

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ICU Band 5 nurse for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary unit. You will join a dedicated ICU team caring for level 2 and 3 patients and participate in a 24‑hour cover roster.

Full support for preceptorship and a developmental pack will help you progress. ICU experience is advantageous but not essential, with appropriate training provided.