Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for Registered Nurses to join our friendly nursing team within Intensive Care. We have spacious, well-equipped units with dedicated teams of Intensivists, experienced critical care nurses and proactive AHP's.
The unit is lively, energetic and forward thinking; embracing new initiatives, change and the development of services.
You will receive orientation to the unit and will be comprehensively supported with a full induction programme and ongoing development in the care of the critically ill patient.
You MUST have a minimum of demonstrable post NMC registration qualification experience; with this being in a current acute hospital setting experience being essential. Previous critical care experience is desirable but not essential.
Ability to work internal rotation from day to night duty is essential.
Main duties of the job
- You would be caring for critically ill patients requiring multi organ support; responsible for assessing, planning and delivering a high standard of individualised nursing care.
- Caring for X1 level 3 or X2 level 2 patients requiring ICU or HDU care.
- Liaising with the MDT and senior nurses on the ICU, and also collaborating with admission and discharge areas to provide excellent nursing care and contribute to a positive patient journey and experience.
- When called upon to provide support to other areas in the Trust when activity is less on the unit and greater need elsewhere is an expectation.
Closing date of applications: 8 April 2026
Interview date: 22 April 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in leadership, mentoring and supporting staff
- Demonstrable post graduation acute hospital experience
Desirable
- Evidence of the clinical area/speciality
- Evidence of teaching/nurturing
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
- Current NMC Registration & revalidation requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of degree working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of managing clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to assess associated risks and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding safe/safer staffing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in leadership, mentoring and supporting staff
- Demonstrable post graduation acute hospital experience
Desirable
- Evidence of the clinical area/speciality
- Evidence of teaching/nurturing
Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements
Essential
- Current NMC Registration & revalidation requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of degree working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of managing clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
- To be able to demonstrate the ability to assess associated risks and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding safe/safer staffing
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
