Senior ICU Nurse – Private Hospital London
Location: The Princess Grace Hospital
Working Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancement
Join a team where excellence meets compassion.
At The Princess Grace Hospital, our state-of-the-art 9-bed Intensive Care Unit is designed to deliver Level 3 care with precision and heart. From complex elective surgeries—spinal, colorectal, DIEP flap reconstruction, VATS, nephrectomy, and advanced gynaecological procedures—to acute medical cases, our ICU is at the forefront of critical care. Supported by our Urgent Care Centre and Acute Medicine Ward, we provide seamless, multidisciplinary care across the hospital.
Our Outreach Team ensures continuity and safety beyond the ICU, conducting step-down reviews and offering rapid support to ward teams. We're also deeply committed to education—sharing critical care expertise and upskilling staff hospital-wide.
About the Role
As a Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6), you'll be the clinical lead during your shift, coordinating care, guiding the multidisciplinary team, and mentoring junior staff. You'll be the go-to expert, making autonomous decisions, managing resources, and ensuring every patient receives safe, effective, and compassionate care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about continuous professional development.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking experienced critical care nurses who hold 60 ITU Critical Care Course Credits—this is essential for the Senior Staff Nurse position. We also welcome applications from established Band 5 ITU Nurses who meet this requirement and are ready to take the next step in their career
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.
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You'll bring:
* Excellent clinical skills in mechanical ventilation, advanced airways, and continuous renal replacement therapy
* Proficiency with critical care equipment and treatments
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* A commitment to mentoring and role modelling for junior staff
Desirable:
* Advanced Life Support certification
* Mentorship qualification
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 Senior 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 Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our 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
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.
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