# Staff Nurse - Intensive Care Cross site

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

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- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-intensive-care-cross-site/21e77773-c5b6-4aca-9c9e-e58ed952a4b8
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-intensive-care-cross-site/21e77773-c5b6-4aca-9c9e-e58ed952a4b8.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** Harrow
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-11T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T15:10:42.940Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/London_North_West_University_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Intensive_Care/Intensive_Care-v8077987
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8077987?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

New opportunities have arisen for  Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Critical Care team based at Northwick Park Hospital/CMH London North  West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

Based within the London North West University Healthcare Trust, this post will be primarily concerned with the direct care of critically ill adults being nursed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The post-holder will have mainly clinical responsibilities although teaching at the bedside may also be required. The emphasis of the post will always be to deliver the highest possible standard of care to patients.

The post-holder will be expected to broaden their knowledge of the care of critically ill patients through participation in development programs and post basic courses

### Main duties of the job

The Critical Care Unit consists of a currently expanding 24  bedded Intensive Care Unit. The Critical Care Unit also operate a 24/7 Critical Outreach service, supporting  patients throughout the hospital as well as supporting teaching and training. The inpatient IHD service also sits under our umbrella and opportunities are available for staff rotation to support this new and developing team.

As a Critical Care Unit, we are specialising in providing a high standard of care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures. The majority of the admissions are medically based, covering level 2 and level 3 patients requiring organ support such as Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Renal.  We also work closely with other Specialist Units around the UK such as Respiratory and Renal support Units.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge & Experience

**Essential**

- Recent acute nursing experience
- Knowledge of the needs of acutely ill patients in hospital

**Desirable**

- Critical Care Experience
- Recovery Nursing or surgical ward nursing

### Education/Qulifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse/NMC Registration
- Basic Life Support
- IV drug administration

**Desirable**

- Mentorship Course

### Skills, Abilities and Attributes

**Essential**

- Provides direct patient care under supervision to acutely unwell patient
- Ability to implement protocols and guidelines
- Ability to implement plans of care and escalate when required.

## Documents

- [heart values (pdf, 158.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2615)
- [guidance for applying (pdf, 914.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1549)
- [perceptorship programme (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2073)
- [what makes us special? (pdf, 891.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1553)
- [what makes us special - mobile friendly version (pdf, 379.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1551)
- [staff nurse icu job description and person specification (pdf, 408.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10369920)

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