Intensive Care Nurse

Job summary
Are you compassionate, caring and communicative? Would you like to work at one of the Countries leading teaching hospitals? If so, NHS Professionals are currently recruiting for Intensive Care Trained Nurses to work at Southampton General Hospital on the bank. Being on the bank at University Hospital Southampton gives you full flexibility on when you work.

Main duties of the job
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 individualised care to the patients & 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. Were a designated major trauma centre and has 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 to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £19.33 to £30.93 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-26-0230
Job locations: UHS, Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD

Job responsibilities
Being on the bank at University Hospital Southampton gives you full flexibility on when you work. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live, and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. UHS gained foundation trust status in 2011. Every year the team of 11,500 treats around 150,000 day and inpatients including 50,000 emergency admissions. The critical care units at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are renowned for their local and national contribution to critical care, as well as for consistently delivering high standards of clinical care. We are very proud of their developments and how their service has expanded enabling them to actively recruit. University Hospital Southampton has a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery practice, and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of their heritage, their focus is the future, and central to this vision is providing evidence and value-based individualised care to the people supported. We are looking for high calibre individuals with good interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate should relish the challenge of a fast paced and exciting environment whilst wanting to deliver the highest standard of care. To maintain high standards of nursing care and ensuring that nursing objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to nursing care. To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised patient centred care and provide support and advice to other staff as appropriate. To receive patients and their relatives in accordance with recognised policies and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment and progress. To arrange the care of patient's property, in accordance with Unit policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities. To liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that all treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy. To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to the senior qualified nurse on duty or the medical staff as appropriate. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment, and care. To participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy. To inform the sister/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problems affecting patients/staff/relative and visitors. To inform Senior Sister/Charge Nurse any complaint received verbally from patients or relatives. To 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. To act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement. To co-ordinate the requirements and take part in the transfer of patients to other departments within the Trust. To maintain good liaison with other nursing units and other hospital departments. Being familiar with and ensuring all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards and arranging for replacement as necessary. To actively contribute to ideas for enhancing patient care using evidence-based practice. Excellent transport links mean their location is commutable from:

• Southampton
• Portsmouth
• Winchester
• New Forest
• Bournemouth
• Oxford

As well as competitive rates of pay you will be eligible for the following

• Prompt Payment - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of shifts at your Trust Access to 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 through your smartphone.
• Support when you need it 24/7 365 days Call us anytime on 03332 407 552.

Person Specification
Availability
Essential

• We are looking for ICU nurses who can work DAY shifts (Monday-Friday)

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Nurse - With 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 & Experience (in the past two-years) 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 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.

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