STAFF NURSE CRITICAL CARE JOBS IN NHS 2025

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the top heart and lung hospital in the UK. It provides care for over 50,000 patients each year in its modern hospital in Cambridge. The hospital performs the most heart and lung transplants in the country and carried out the UK’s first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency treatment for heart attacks, sleep care services, and is one of only five centres in the UK that treat patients with severe breathing problems.

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified nurses to join the critical care nursing team at Royal Papworth Hospital.

We are looking for caring, motivated, and skilled registered nurses to work as part of our expert and well-known multi-disciplinary team. Our 46-bed Critical Care Unit is one of the largest and busiest in the region. With modern facilities, we provide excellent, compassionate, and complete care for our patients.

As a specialist referral centre, we care for some of the sickest patients who come to us for advanced treatments such as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), heart and lung transplants, and the PCI pathway. Working here is both challenging and highly rewarding.

Main duties, tasks, and skills required

• You will care for patients as part of a skilled and innovative team.
  
  

• We will support your learning and development at every stage of your career through our dedicated Critical Care education team.
  
  

• You will follow a structured training programme designed for registered nurses, combining theory and hands-on practice to help you succeed.
  
  

• You will have access to experienced clinical mentors who will guide you in your role.
  
  

• You can take higher education courses such as the Critical Care Course at degree or master’s level.
  
  

• You may get funded opportunities to attend international conferences.
  
  

• You can take part in Critical Care rotations to gain wider experience.
  
  

• Career coaching will be available to help you move into more specialist roles.
  
  

• For full details about the job, please read the Role Profile attached to the advert.

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  Supporting Information Sample for this post  I am excited to apply for the Staff Nurse, Critical Care position at Royal Papworth. I believe my skills, passion, and commitment make me a strong fit for this role. Why this role suits me I am deeply committed to delivering high quality, compassionate care. I always put patients first, and I know that in critical care, every decision and action matters. I work well under pressure. I stay calm and focused in fast-paced, high-stakes situations, and I understand the importance of clear communication and teamwork when caring for very sick patients. I enjoy ongoing learning. I have taken training in [insert relevant courses you’ve done, eg “advanced cardiac life support” or “ventilator management”] and I look forward to learning more through your education programme, mentorship, and rotations. Relevant experience & skills I have [insert how many years or type] experience in acute/critical care settings. I am confident with monitoring, assessing, and responding to changes in patient condition. I have experience working with technology and equipment (eg ECG, ventilators, infusion pumps). I pay attention to detail and follow protocols strictly to ensure patient safety. I communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues. I believe good teamwork and clear information-sharing help prevent errors and improve outcomes. What I bring to the team Compassion: I treat patients with dignity and respect, and I understand the emotional needs of both patients and their families in critical situations. Reliability: I am punctual, organised, and dedicated. I understand that in critical care, consistency and dependability are vital. Adaptability: I can quickly learn new procedures or technologies. I welcome feedback and adjust my practice to improve. Why Royal Papworth I want to be part of a leading centre with a reputation for excellence in heart and lung care. Working here gives me the chance to learn from experts, grow my skills, and contribute to cutting-edge care. The development opportunities you offer — such as mentorship, rotations, post-graduate study, and attending conferences — are exactly what I’m looking for in my career path.

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