North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Accredited Critical Care or High Dependency course
  • Accredited mentorship course
  • Relevant healthcare related degree

Experience

Essential

  • Post Registration experience within an Acute care area
  • Current Acute NHS experience

Desirable

  • Experience within Critical Care environment
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • Accredited Critical Care or High Dependency course
  • Accredited mentorship course
  • Relevant healthcare related degree

Experience

Essential

  • Post Registration experience within an Acute care area
  • Current Acute NHS experience

Desirable

  • Experience within Critical Care environment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Rebecca Turner

rebecca.turner8@nhs.net

01480416229

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


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