ITU Nurse - Liverpool

bluestones medical; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: £18–£31 per hour

Flexible day and night shifts

Opportunities across major hospitals

Job summary

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is seeking experienced ITU Nurses to work across Aintree University Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital in Liverpool.

These roles offer exposure to high-dependency and intensive care environments, with day and night shifts available and flexible agency opportunities across major Liverpool hospitals. You will provide patient-centred critical care, support ventilated patients and collaborate with MDTs to maintain safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with recent ITU/critical care experience.
• Current NMC registration and up-to-date mandatory training.
• Ability to work in high-pressure hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients in ITU/critical care.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and monitor clinical conditions.
• Administer medications and therapies per clinical guidelines.
• Support ventilated patients and complex care plans.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and MDTs to ensure safety and effective care.

Skills

ITU nursing

Critical care

NMC registration

UK work eligibility

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) Nurse

Location: Aintree University Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool
Agency: Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency
Pay Rate: £18.00 - £31.00 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Agency Work
Shifts: Days and Nights Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical Nursing Agency is currently recruiting experienced ITU Nurses to work across Aintree University Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Critical Care and ITU Nurses to work within busy hospital environments, supporting patients requiring specialist, high-dependency and intensive care. Aintree's Critical Care Unit provides care for critically ill patients, patients recovering from major surgery and those requiring specialist critical care support, including major trauma and complex surgical patients.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital provides emergency, general and specialist care within Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients within the ITU / Critical Care environment.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor patients' clinical condition.
• Safely manage patients requiring advanced monitoring and organ support.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies and other treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support and other forms of critical care intervention, where appropriately trained and competent.
• Monitor and respond promptly to changes in a patient's condition.
• Recognise and elevate clinical deterioration appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient documentation.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, AHPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support the management of patients following major surgery, trauma or serious illness.
• Participate in emergency response and the stabilisation of acutely unwell patients.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers.
• Promote dignity, privacy, equality and respect at all times.
• Adhere to all Trust policies, procedures, infection prevention standards and professional requirements.
• Ensure all care is delivered in line with the NMC Code and relevant clinical standards.Support the safe transfer and handover of patients between departments and clinical areas.

Essential Requirements

• Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent and relevant experience working within an ITU, ICU, Critical Care or High Dependency Unit.
• Proven experience caring for critically ill patients.
• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-focused care.
• Current mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory employment and compliance checks.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Intensive Therapy / Intensive Care Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• High Dependency Nursing
• Ventilated patients
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation
• Major trauma
• Post-operative critical care
• Haemodynamic monitoring
• Renal replacement therapy
• Complex surgical patients
• Emergency and acute care

Why Work with Bluestones Medical?

• Competitive pay rates of £18.00 - £31.00 per hour.
• Flexible day and night shifts.
• Opportunities across major hospitals in Liverpool.
• Dedicated support from an experienced medical recruitment team.
• Access to ongoing temporary and agency opportunities.
• Fast and efficient compliance process.
• Regular communication and support from your dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to work across NHS, private healthcare and other healthcare settings.