Senior Staff Nurse - ITU

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital, Marylebone, London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role

As a Senior Staff Nurse – Critical Care (ITU), you'll provide visible clinical leadership throughout your shift, coordinating care delivery, supporting the multidisciplinary team, and acting as a role model for junior colleagues. You'll take ownership of complex clinical decision-making, manage resources effectively, and help ensure every patient receives outstanding care in a safe and supportive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced critical care nurse who enjoys leading from the front and is looking to further develop their leadership career within a high-performing critical care team.

The Princess Grace Hospital’s cutting-edge 9-bed Intensive Care Unit delivers Level 3 care across a wide range of complex elective surgical specialties including spinal, colorectal, DIEP flap reconstruction, VATS, nephrectomy and advanced gynaecological procedures, alongside acute medical admissions. Supported by the Urgent Care Centre and Acute Medicine Ward, the unit provides exposure to a diverse and clinically challenging patient population. The Outreach Team extends critical care expertise throughout the hospital, supporting deteriorating patients, undertaking follow-up reviews, and working closely with ward teams to promote best practice.

Requirements

• Current NMC Registration – essential.
• Successful completion of a recognised ITU Critical Care Course with either 30 or 60 academic credits, with evidence of completion available at interview – essential.
• Substantial post-registration Critical Care experience, including experience working at Band 6 level or equivalent, ideally with shift leadership or nurse-in-charge responsibilities.
• Strong clinical judgement with the confidence to make autonomous decisions in a complex critical care environment.
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the development and success of colleagues.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at HCA’s leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

About the organisation

The Princess Grace Hospital, located in the heart of Marylebone and moments from the world-renowned Harley Street medical district, is one of the UK's best-equipped multidisciplinary acute hospitals. Home to leading consultants, advanced surgical services, and innovative technology, the hospital offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of complex care while benefiting from a supportive and close-knit team culture.

HCA Healthcare UK, originally founded over 50 years ago, is one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare in the UK. With over £500 million invested in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities, HCA UK provides unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.