Staff Nurse
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Nursing
ICU Nurse
Staff Nurse Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Department: Critical Care
Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 36
Job reference: 262895
Job closing date: 04/11/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4 x Staff Nurses based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis. We anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.
Hours: 4 x 36 hours per week.
UK Driving Licence: A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do: We have an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurses who are keen to develop their skills and build a career within Critical Care. Previous Critical Care experience or working within a higher care environment is essential. If you are motivated to learn, we will provide all of the additional training, support and development needed to help you progress within the speciality.
You will be supported to complete your National Critical Care Competencies
, if you have not already done so, with further opportunities to undertake a recognised Critical Care qualification, achieve ALS certification
, and continue developing your clinical knowledge and skills. You will work within a busy Critical Care environment caring for patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 care
, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have current NMC registration and relevant acute clinical experience. We have four permanent posts available, with full-time and part-time hours considered.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post: For further information on the requirements for the role, please refer to the person specification.
Contact: For further information on the role, contact Phil Heron, Critical Care Unit, University Hospital Crosshouse. Tel: or email ph
Right to Work: To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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