Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 20 bedded Intensive Care Unit for a caring, highly motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Staff Nurse

Every day we strive to deliver excellent and compassionate care to our patients. We were voted ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 by the Intensive Care Society. As an Intensive Care Unit we are proud to have been successful in achieving university accreditation with the University of Reading. We were recently in the top 10% of hospitals in the UK in the "Friends and Family Test"

We are looking for Registered Nurses who have acute nursing experience. We are looking for current or recent NHS Nursing experience although previous ICU experience is not necessary. Please do not apply if you have not worked in the NHS.

Nurses new to ICU are supported by our dedicated practice education team and follow the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care.

Your transition into critical care is also supported by a dedicated mentor and a team leader who will ensure you have the support and guidance you require.

Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing planned nursing care, and for the maintenance of associated records for patients in the given clinical area.

You will be expected to work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of the work as required.

The post holder will display effective communication skills and work as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing students and more junior colleagues as required.

About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Dependant on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-8352302UCGB5-SN

Job responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust's protocols and guidelines.
• Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping.
• Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective patient centred care.
• Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations.
• Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Must have current or recent experience in an NHS Hospital.
• Nursing experience in an acute medical setting

Desirable

• Recent post qualification experience

Qualification
Essential

• NMC registered

Development
Essential

• Willingness to undertake and pass relevant ICU qualification

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: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Intensive Care Unit, South Block, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Nicola Davies nicola.davies2@royalberkshire.nhs.uk 01183227249

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