We are looking for exceptional and committed Band 5 nurses to provide outstanding care for our complex patients. If you are eager to learn and develop new skills, have good communication and assessment skills and would relish a challenging opportunity in Critical Care this is the post you have been waiting for.
Adult Critical Care units
- Adult Intensive Care (AICU – QMC), a 29-bedded Intensive Care Unit which facilitates the treatment of seriously ill patients with failure of one or more organ systems.
- High Dependency Unit (HDU/E12 – QMC) has 20 beds and is an area which facilitates the care of patients who require high dependency nursing.
- Critical Care Department (CCD – City Campus) is a 17 bedded purpose built unit comprised of intensive care and high dependency beds. Specialities catered for include thoracics, burns, haematology, oncology, gastroenterology, renal, upper GI surgery, respiratory, general medical and surgical patients.
It is mandatory that you rotate to all of the critical care units and that you work both days and night shifts.
Please note this advert may close early if demand is high. You will also be expected to attend the interview face to face.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for patients who are Critically Ill, supporting those with failure of one or more organs, mechanical ventilation, sedation, oxygen support, invasive lines, inotropic infusions and hemofiltration as required.
- Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in a timely manner, working closely with your team.
- Conduct mentorship of students and participate in link teams or projects after the settling‑in period.
- Account for safe, effective delivery of high clinical standards of care and patient satisfaction.
- Develop a programme of care based on assessed needs, and evaluate and amend it as appropriate.
- Embrace and promote trust values and behaviours required to deliver an excellent patient and staff experience, ensuring patient satisfaction and staff retention.
- Share knowledge and learning with peers and students using skills in mentorship and clinical supervision to ensure competencies are maintained.
- Use effective communication with patients and relatives to maximise productivity while maintaining high standards of patient‑led care.
- Ensure Professional Revalidation demonstrates new knowledge, innovations and evidence‑based practice.
- Work variable hours including nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
This advert closes on Sunday 3 May 2026
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