Band 5 Registered Nurse - Critical Care
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Job summary
Are you passionate about ICU (Intensive Care Unit) - Critical Care Nursing ? Would you like to develop skills in Critical Care with the support of our friendly unit ?
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our ICU-critical care nursing team, you will be an excellent communicator and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change. Interpersonal skills are essential and you will be an asset to the team demonstrating the ability to be forward thinking and passionate about delivering high standards of care.
Our ICU service has 12 beds which are managed between 2 units and we care for 800 patients each year. Bedfordshire Hospitals ( L&D Site) is the tertiary centre for Maxillofacial Surgery & Bariatrics so both of these patient types are regularly managed through critical care.
It is a really exciting time to be joining our Critical Care team as brand new facilities are currently being built as part of a £168.8m capital scheme - the new ICU will be able to accommodate up to 22 patients in a modern spacious environment with up to date technology supporting the nursing team to deliver excellent care - we will be moving in autumn of 2025 so come and join us !
We are a member of the East of England Critical Care Network and participate in Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre so we can help to contribute to improving outcomes in critical care.
This post is not suitable for newly qualified nurses or those soon to qualify.
Main duties of the job
As an ICU Nurse, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care, ensuring highest level of customer service is delivered to patients. We will offer you an exciting and challenging work environment and we are committed to the training and development of our staff with the opportunity to complete the 60credits "management of Critically Ill adults" Intensive Care Course, with PDN and nurse mentors support. We are participating in training of Advanced Critical Care Practitioners and we have 2 nurses in training who support the medical team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead on the delivery of individualised patient care acting as the named nurse, ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation is in line with evidence base practices.
- Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to patients, relatives, staff and others.
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records using IT Healthcare systems available.
- Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan.
Skills & Experience
- Registered Adult Nurse with up to date NMC registration
- Clinical experience in an Acute Care setting.
- Familiar with basic physiology, have a theoretical knowledge base for acute nursing, including mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapies, advance haemodynamic monitoring, and knowledge on medication administered in Intensive Care Settings.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
418-SUR5072-JB
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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