Staff Nurse - ICU Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly ICU Unit team at Whipps Cross University Hospital. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering high quality care to critically ill patients and their families.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients requiring intensive care and high dependency support. You will work closely with the

multidisciplinary team and be supported to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to care for this complex patient group.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with a live NMC registration and recent acute care experience. Excellent communication skills, the ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and a commitment to ongoing professional development are essential.

This role offers excellent opportunities for learning and development within a supportive critical care environment, with access to education, mentorship and career progression pathways. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.

The aim of this post is to develop ICU nurses within the clinical area. The post holder will provide direct care to critically ill patients under the supervision of senior colleagues whilst acquiring and developing the specialist skills and knowledge to meet the needs of this patient group

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Thursday 5 Nov 2026