Staff Nurse

Nhs Ayrshire & Arran; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking four permanent Staff Nurses (Band 5) to join the Critical Care team at University Hospital Crosshouse, near Kilmarnock. You will work 36 hours per week across shifts and must have current NMC registration and acute clinical experience.

Opportunities include completing the National Critical Care Competencies, ALS certification, and progression within the specialty. Driving licence is essential for this role; sponsorship is not offered for bank contracts.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required for practice in the UK.
• Experience in critical care or a higher care environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 care in a busy Critical Care unit.
• Develop skills by completing National Critical Care Competencies and ALS certification where applicable.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Maintain current NMC registration and update clinical practice as required.

Skills

NMC registration

Critical Care experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Staff Nurse Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)

Department: Critical Care

Location: University Hospital Crosshouse

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 36

Job reference: 262895

Job closing date: 04/11/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 x Staff Nurses based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis. We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.

Hours: 4 x 36 hours per week.

UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do: We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses who are keen to develop their skills and build a career within Critical Care. Previous Critical Care experience or working within a higher care environment is essential. If you are motivated to learn, we will provide all of the additional training, support and development needed to help you progress within the speciality. You will be supported to complete your National Critical Care Competencies, if you have not already done so, with further opportunities to undertake a recognised Critical Care qualification, achieve ALS certification, and continue developing your clinical knowledge and skills. You will work within a busy Critical Care environment caring for patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 care, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have current NMC registration and relevant acute clinical experience. We have four permanent posts available, with full-time and part-time hours considered.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: For further information on the requirements for the role, please refer to the person specification.

Contact: For further information on the role, contact Phil Heron, Critical Care Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse. Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail].

Right to Work: To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.