Staff Nurse in Critical Care - Band 5

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking committed nurses to join their Critical Care Unit in Macclesfield. You will deliver evidence-based care to critically ill patients in a dynamic environment while receiving support for professional development. Candidates must have NMC Registration and nursing diplomas. Flexible shifts available, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC
• Ability to provide evidence-based care
• Experience in acute settings

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients
• Assess and plan individualised patient care
• Identify training requirements to progress in critical care

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Practice evidence/research-based care

Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team

Flexibility for shift patterns

Education

NMC 1st Level Registration

Diploma / Degree in Nursing

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job summary

Our busy Critical Care Unit is located in the famous silk town of Macclesfield which is situated within the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire and within easy reach of Manchester, Liverpool and Staffordshire. The Unit is based in our 280 bedded District General Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Critical Care dedicated workforce. We are a dynamic and progressive department that places patient cantered care at the core of its ethos.

As a committed and motivated individual who wishes to develop their career within Critical Care, you will be encouraged to pursue your educational needs that will be guided by our Practice Educator and supported by an individualised development pathway. This bespoke package will include the opportunity to undertake the critical care course in order to develop skills and knowledge in order to become an excellent critical care nurse.

The requirements for application include NMC registration and desire to succeed in a challenging but exciting environment

The post holder must be flexible to commit to internal rotation of days and nights on a regular basis.

Hours per week: 37.5 and 21

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

• Delivery of evidence / research based nursing care to the critically ill patient and their families.
• Assessment, planning, deliverance and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care.
• Identifies individual training and development requirements in line with Critical Care development Programme to achieve required levels of skills and knowledge to progress to an expert Critical Care nurse.
• Maintains a personal awareness of trends and developments in the professional practice of critical care and relates this research and evidence based practice to other staff.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7377399

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Job description Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) 1st Level Registration
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• IT skills

Desirable

• Degree
• Assessing & Mentorship course

Clinical Essential

• Acute nursing experience
• Practice evidence/research-based care
• Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Participate in internal rotation shift patterns

Educational & Developmental Essential

• Insight into strengths and developmental needs
• Identifies individual training and development requirements
• Ability to share knowledge and skills with colleagues

Desirable

• Desire to develop critical care skills

Other Role Requirements Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) 1st Level Registration
• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• IT skills

Desirable

• Degree
• Assessing & Mentorship course

Clinical Essential

• Acute nursing experience
• Practice evidence/research-based care
• Effective member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Participate in internal rotation shift patterns

Educational & Developmental Essential

• Insight into strengths and developmental needs
• Identifies individual training and development requirements
• Ability to share knowledge and skills with colleagues

Desirable

• Desire to develop critical care skills

Other Role Requirements Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)