Intensive Care Nurse

Job summary

Are you compassionate, caring and communicative? Would you like to work at one of the country’s leading teaching hospitals? If so, NHS Professionals are currently recruiting for Intensive Care Trained Nurses to work at Southampton General Hospital on the bank.

Main duties

To be a skilled member of the nursing team caring for critically ill patients in a highly complex environment. To provide a high standard of individualized care to the patients and their families, in accordance with agreed policies and within available resources.

UHS is one of only two places in the south of England to offer adults and children full onsite major trauma care provision. We are a designated major trauma centre and have general and specialist critical care areas which were awarded outstanding for leadership in our recent CQC inspection.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England’s largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

Access to Learning & Development opportunities so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance

Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access

Over 50 partner NHS Trusts give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Details

Date posted: 15 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £19.33 to £30.93 an hour (dependent on shift time)

Contract:

Bank

Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: M

Job location

UHS Tremona Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 6YD

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient-centered care and support advising staff as appropriate.
• Receive patients and relatives in accordance with recognised policies and keep them informed of treatment and progress.
• Arrange care of patient’s property in accordance with unit policies.
• Liaise with all members of the multi-professional treatments correctly in accordance with given policy.
• Give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in condition to the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and care.
• Participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy.
• Inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients, staff, relatives and visitors.
• Inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of any complaint received verbally from patients or relatives.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures; be familiar with the location of current files and maintain up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation, major incident/fire & child protection procedures.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement.
• Co‑ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the.
• Maintain good liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments.
• Ensure all medical equipment is functional, report any faults or hazards and arrange for replacement as necessary.
• Actively contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice.

Commuting locations

Southampton

Portsmouth

Winchester

New Forest

Bournemouth

Oxford

Benefits & perks

• Prompt Payment – work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of shifts at your Trust – access shifts before they are available to agency.
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle – take control of when you want to work.
• Build holiday allowance for every shift you work.
• Book and manage your shifts on the go – access shifts anywhere, anytime online or on your smartphone.
• Support when you need it 24/7 365 days – call us anytime on .

Person specification – qualifications (Essential)

• Qualified Nurse – with an active NMC pin.
• Must hold a formal qualification in ITU (UK courses only).

Experience (Essential)

• Minimum of 6‑months experience working as a Registered Nurse in an NHS hospital setting in the past 2‑years and experience of working in an Intensive Care Unit within the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and B Service previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited

Address: UHS Tremona Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 6YD

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