ITU Staff Nurse – Critical Care (ITU)

HCA Healthcare UK; Metchley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking an ITU Staff Nurse for its new Intensive Care Unit. In this role, you will provide high-quality care for critically ill patients and work closely with senior colleagues. You must have NMC registration and prior ITU experience. Benefits include 25 days holiday, private pension contributions, and a wide range of flexible health benefits. This position is ideal for someone committed to patient-centered care and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year

Private pension contribution

Critical illness cover

Corporate staff discount

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Essential ITU experience, with exposure to either cardiac or general ITU.
• Ability to manage ventilated and high-dependency patients under supervision.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to critically ill patients.
• Manage detailed patient observations and complex care plans.
• Administer medications safely and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Confidence caring for high-acuity patients

Strong communication skills

Compassionate, patient-centered approach

Commitment to learning and development

Education

NMC Registration as a qualified nurse in the UK

Job description

ITU Staff Nurse – Critical Care (ITU)

Location: The Harborne Hospital, Birmingham

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated ITU Staff Nurse to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit at The Harborne Hospital, HCA Healthcare UK’s 4th NHS Joint Venture.

Purpose-built with both patients and colleagues in mind, The Harborne Hospital is a 50‑bed, multi-specialty private hospital offering advanced clinical infrastructure, exceptional technology, and modern facilities. We deliver full clinical pathways across specialties including Cardiology, Cancer Care, and Complex Surgery.

As an ITU Staff Nurse in our 6‑beded Critical Care Unit, you will work alongside leading consultants from the Birmingham area, caring for patients recovering from Cardiothoracic Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Neuro and Spinal Surgery, and Colorectal Robotic Surgery. You will be part of a close-knit, supportive team of experienced ITU nurses who value collaboration, fairness, and professional development. You will receive ongoing guidance and support from Senior Staff Nurses and Charge Nurses as you continue to develop your critical care skills and confidence.

At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You Will Do

As an ITU Staff Nurse, you will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care to critically ill patients, ensuring safe monitoring, assessment, and treatment throughout their stay. You will carry out detailed patient observations, manage ventilated and high‑dependency patients under supervision, and support the delivery of complex care plans. You will administer medications safely, assist with procedures, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to maintaining a safe environment, uphold infection control standards, and participate in ongoing training and development to enhance your critical care skills.

What You’ll Bring

• NMC Registration as a qualified nurse in the UK
• Essential ITU experience, with exposure to either cardiac or general ITU
• Confidence caring for high‑acuity patients with support from senior colleagues
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient‑centred approach
• Commitment to learning, development, and evidence‑based practice

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse in our ITU Unit you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• 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

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.

Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.

We’re proud to be named among the top 50 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, based on an independent survey of 20,000 employees. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting our colleagues.

We take our quality of care very seriously as every one of our facilities is monitored, inspected and regulated by CQC.

HCA UK is proud to be part of the Disability confident scheme which supports employers to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.