Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse, ITU
The closing date is 17 November 2026

Job summary
Would you like to join a committed and passionate team of nurses? Are you looking for the challenge of working in a dynamic innovative Critical Care unit? If you are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and making a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Our ITU is an 11-15 bedded adult general critical care unit with both planned and unplanned (emergency) admissions. Our patient group is incredibly diverse, representing the breadth of specialities supported by our intensivist. We value the personal skills, experience and qualities that every member of staff brings, creating a dynamic, knowledgeable and supportive team.

Opportunities are available for progression, within the department. Registered Nurses have options for further professional developments.

All successful candidates will benefit from a structured orientation and induction programme run by our established Education team. Staff will follow an education pathway, which is competency based (using the Critical Care National Competency Framework). There will also be opportunity to undertake Critical Care course.

Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for;

• Planning and delivering effective and high quality nursing care for level 1 - 3 patients within the critical care unit, utilising a patient centred model of practice and all available resources to provide excellence in practice, provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and other learners.
• Manage care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in the absence of more senior colleagues, utilising knowledge of standards, policies and procedures outlined by the hospital.
• Assisting in the management of resources and contribute to the corporate agenda.
• Developing Critical Care knowledge and skills while completing the Band 5 Critical Care development programme. Supervising and mentoring student nurses and unqualified nursing staff.
• Promoting a quality service using research and evidence-based practice.

You will be able

• To be professionally accountable and responsible for the nursing care of a group of patients or patient requiring critical care nursing.
• To be aware of the potential misuse of critical care specific equipment that can cause harm up-to and including death of the patient.
• To be responsible for the immediate management of critically ill patient in ICU and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team ensure that patients receive optimum care.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-NM2944-MH
Job locations: Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust, Guildford road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Supervised practice in an acute area; Able to comply with job description; 6 months acute ward experience
• Desirable: Previous experience at Band 5 in acute clinical area

Personal attributes and skills

• Essential: Well motivated, good team player; Flexible & adaptable; Able to prioritise workload
• Desirable: Counselling skills; Able to problem solve effectively

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC PIN

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ashford & St Peter's Hospital NHS Trust, Guildford road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Critical Care Matron, Anandha Muthusamy, anandha.muthusamy@nhs.net, 01932722916

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Adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.