Staff Nurse - Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious NHS teaching hospital in London is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Critical Care Unit. This role requires a registered nurse committed to providing high-quality care to critically ill patients. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive salary between £37,259 to £45,356 annually. Interested applicants should possess strong clinical skills and a commitment to ongoing education.

Benefits

Access to advanced technologies

Professional development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant experience in critical care.
• Ability to operate advanced monitoring equipment and perform complex medical procedures.
• Commitment to continuous education and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess critically ill patients and their treatment responses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Support junior colleagues and contribute to their professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessments

Education

Registered Nurse Degree

Job description

Overview

Staff Nurse - Critical Care/Intensive Care Unit at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 05 October 2025. Previous Applicants Within The Last 6 Months Need Not To Apply. This role welcomes applicants passionate about developing in critical care and offers opportunities for professional growth and access to the latest technologies, equipment, and training programs.

For more information about nursing careers in King's Critical Care, please email [e-mail]. Please note that these positions require successful applicants to work a variety of day, night, and weekend shifts.

Main duties of the job

Critical Care Nursing is a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare profession responsible for providing specialized nursing care to critically ill patients. Critical Care Nurses play a crucial role in monitoring, assessing, and managing patients with life-threatening conditions. You must be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support to their loved ones within a multi-disciplinary team. You will supervise and develop other members of staff and learners as appropriate and expected to maintain your own personal development with the same support. Particular emphasis is placed at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, and patient-focused manner.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including physical, psychological, and emotional evaluations. Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assess the response to treatment. Utilise advanced monitoring equipment to observe and interpret patient data. Perform complex medical procedures, such as administering medications, ventilator management, and providing life support interventions. Collaborate with patients, their loved ones, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions. To practice within the NMC Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times. To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families. To ensure care is delivered in accordance with the latest evidence-based practice guidelines. Advocate for patients\' needs and preferences, ensuring their rights and dignity are respected. Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and family members. Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements. Support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department. Demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff. Work within and support the multi-disciplinary team and maintain effective communication with all areas in the care group and related clinical areas. Participate in monitoring standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical environment and report as appropriate. Share knowledge and skills with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Participate in reflection and/or clinical supervision sessions. Take personal responsibility for resource management in line with the sustainability goals for the Kings Green Plan.

Education & Training

• Stay updated on advancements in critical care nursing through continuous education and professional development
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members, as well as contribute to ongoing staff education
• Assist in teaching and development of colleagues and students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to overall excellence of critical care services
• Support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice
• Participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice
• Aim to achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and locally to Critical Care
• Maintain personal and professional development in accordance with CPD requirements, attending training sessions as required
• Undergo and actively participate in annual performance appraisal

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We are committed to delivering the very best care and ensuring every contribution is valued. Kings is a kind, respectful team: Kind, Respectful, Team. We promote equality, inclusivity and honesty, speaking up when needed. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. Take responsibility for personal development and contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is a guide to the general scope of duties and may change over time in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an nhs.net email account which will be the Trust\'s formal route for email communication.

About us

King\'s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK\'s largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach reflects our vision to be Bold, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan, targeting net zero carbon for NHS Carbon Footprint by 2040 and 2045 for the Green Plan. Net zero targets require everyone\'s contribution to minimize emissions, waste and pollution.

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year (Including High Cost Area).

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including physical, psychological, and emotional evaluations
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications, and assess the response to treatment
• Utilise advanced monitoring equipment to observe and interpret patient data
• Perform complex medical procedures, such as administering medications, ventilator management, and providing life support interventions
• Collaborate with patients, their loved ones, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
• Respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions
• To practice within the NMC Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times
• To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families
• To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence-based practice guidelines
• Advocate for patients\' needs and preferences, ensuring their rights and dignity are respected
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing concerns and facilitating communication between healthcare providers and family members
• To maintain up-to-date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements
• To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department
• To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff
• To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas in the care group and with associated clinical areas within the Trust
• To participate in monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical environment and associated areas in the department, and report as appropriate
• To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multidisciplinary Team
• To participate in reflection &/or Clinical Supervision sessions
• To take personal responsibility for resource management in line with the sustainability goals for the Kings Green Plan

Education & Training

• Stay updated on advancements in critical care nursing through continuous education and professional development
• Participate in the orientation and training of new staff members, as well as contribute to ongoing staff education
• Assist in the teaching and development of colleagues and students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the overall excellence of critical care services
• To support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice
• To participate in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice
• To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust, and locally to Critical Care
• To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with CPD requirements, attending training sessions as required
• To undergo, and actively participate in, your own yearly performance appraisal

General

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post. Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King\'s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued. At Kings we are a kind, respectful team: Kind, Respectful, Team. We promote equality, inclusivity and honesty, speaking up when needed. Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. This job description is intended as a guide and may change over time in consultation with the post holder. All employees must hold an nhs.net email account which will be the Trust\'s formal route for email communication.