Registered Nurse - Huntingdon
The closing date is 10 February 2026
Job summary
Critical Care Services at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurses, with Critical Care experience, to further develop their skills and play a key role in transforming patient care.
You will be based within the Critical Care Department at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, a 10-bed combined Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit, caring for approximately 650 patients each year. Cross-site working at Peterborough City Hospital may be required to support service delivery.
You will join a friendly, supportive, and highly skilled multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy, complex, and challenging critical care environment.
About You
Current NMC registration
Post-qualification experience in a Critical Care environment
A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and effective patient care
Motivation to develop professionally within Critical Care nursing
What We Offer
In return, our experienced Clinical Educators Team will provide:
A comprehensive induction programme
Ongoing education, training, and clinical support
A structured approach combining theoretical learning with supervised practical skills
Opportunities to enhance and build your Critical Care professional portfolio
Join Us
Join our Critical Care Services and be part of a team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and exceptional patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Your practice will be evidenced based and supported by critical care guidelines, policies and competencies. You will ensure critically ill patients receive safe and individualised care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care. You will maintain accurate records and documentation appropriate to care delivery in accordance with information governance requirements.
You will communicate clearly and accurately with colleagues and shift leader about clinical condition of patients while making clinical judgements involving complex information, within limitations of skills and knowledge.
You will maintain professional relationships and excellent communication with patients and relatives, ensuring there needs are met with sensitivity and empathy. You will conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive role model to peers and junior staff.
You will ensure your own personal and professional development as well as supervise and teach junior members of staff
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Details
Date posted
27 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
176-S-7643373
Job locations
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer details
Employer name
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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