Staff Nurse

Job Description

Are you a motivated nurse ready to take your skills to the next level? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a highly respected Critical Care team, working across both the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU).

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, clinically advanced environment—supported by a structured education programme designed to help you thrive in critical care nursing in the UK.

Role Overview

As a Staff Nurse in Critical Care, you will deliver safe, evidence-based care to critically ill patients while supporting their families through complex and often challenging situations.

This is a full-time role (minimum 30 hours per week), requiring flexibility and commitment to a 24-hour care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Specialist Critical Care

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in ITU and HDU settings
• Monitor, assess, and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Deliver treatments in line with clinical protocols and best practices

Maintain Professional Standards

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and clinical governance standards
• Uphold patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

Work Within a Multidisciplinary Team

• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Contribute to care planning and clinical decision-making
• Support families with clear communication and compassionate care

Develop Advanced Clinical Skills

• Participate in a structured induction and in-house training programme
• Work towards national critical care competencies
• Engage in ongoing clinical supervision and education

Learning, Development & Career Growth

We are committed to helping you build a successful career in critical care nursing.

What You’ll Gain

• Comprehensive critical care education programme
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD)
• Opportunities to specialise and progress within acute care
• Hands-on experience in a high-acuity clinical environment

Why Join Chesterfield Royal Hospital?

At Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our culture is built around strong values that guide everything we do:

Our Core Values

• Compassion – Caring for patients and colleagues with empathy
• Ambition – Striving for excellence in everything we deliver
• Respect – Valuing every individual and their contribution
• Encouragement – Supporting growth, learning, and innovation

You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team where collaboration is key and your contribution truly matters.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a nurse who is passionate, resilient, and eager to grow within a critical care setting.

Essential Attributes

• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Willingness to learn and develop advanced clinical skills

Contact for Further Information

For informal enquiries or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact:

Natalie Cooper-Hatch
Department Leader – Critical Care
n.cooper-hatch@nhs.net
01246 513216

Cindy Cart
cindy.cart1@nhs.net

Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career

This is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to build expertise, gain confidence, and make a real difference in patients’ lives at their most critical moments.

Join Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become part of a team delivering life-saving care with skill, compassion, and dedication.