Staff Nurse - ITU
HCA Healthcare UK
London, SE1 2PRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
29 days leftJob description
Join one of Londons leading Intensive Therapy Units and take your critical care career to the next level. At London Bridge Hospital, youll care for so...
As a Staff Nurse within our Intensive Therapy Unit, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients with complex medical, surgical and cardiac needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will monitor and assess patients, respond to changing clinical conditions and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.
You will support patients and their families throughout their critical care journey, ensuring excellent communication and a compassionate approach at all times. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and specialist treatments while developing your clinical knowledge and critical care skills.
You will also contribute to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, quality improvement and professional practice within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about critical care and is looking to further develop their career within one of London's leading private hospitals.
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and highly professional Staff Nurse to join our Intensive Therapy Unit at London Bridge Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of London's leading private hospitals, caring for patients with complex medical, surgical and cardiac conditions within a dynamic critical care environment.
As a Staff Nurse within the ITU, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for critically ill patients, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and clinical excellence are maintained at all times.
This role offers exposure to advanced therapies, specialist interventions and innovative technologies, providing excellent opportunities for both professional development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor patient conditions.
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Safely manage and administer medications and intravenous therapies in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
- Operate and monitor specialist critical care equipment and technologies.
- Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records.
- Support patients and their families through complex and challenging care journeys, providing clear communication and emotional support.
- Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, handovers and care planning discussions.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and service development activities.
- Ensure compliance with professional, regulatory and organisational standards.
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention and risk management best practices.
- Actively participate in ongoing professional development, training and competency programmes.
- Support and contribute to a positive team culture that values collaboration, respect and continuous learning.
At HCA Healthcare UK, we are united by a simple purpose: the care and improvement of human life. As one of the UKs leading private healthcare providers, we combine world-class facilities, leading consultants and exceptional nursing care to deliver outstanding outcomes for our patients.
London Bridge Hospital is renowned for clinical excellence and innovation, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop, grow and fulfil their potential. Our teams are passionate about delivering personalised care, placing patients and their families at the centre of everything we do.
The Intensive Therapy Unit is a dynamic and highly skilled department where teamwork, professionalism and continuous learning are highly valued. You will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who are committed to supporting one another and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
In return, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including private healthcare, pension contributions, funded training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, generous annual leave and access to a range of employee discounts. Whether you are looking to further your critical care expertise or take the next step in your career, London Bridge Hospital provides an environment where you can thrive and make a real difference every day
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Previous experience working in an Intensive Care Unit
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Critical Care Course qualification 30 or 60 Credits
- Mentorship, teaching or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of ECMO
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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