Job summary

We are recruiting experienced Band 5 and Band 6 equivalent ICU nurses to care for patients with complex critical care needs. You will work alongside specialist nursing and medical colleagues, contributing your clinical experience to a team that relies on clear communication, collaboration and sound judgement.

Main duties of the job

As a bank nurse, you bring valuable experience to every shift. In our ICU, you will use that experience to assess patients' needs, deliver individualised care and respond to changes in their condition, working closely with nursing colleagues, ICU Fellows, Consultants, physiotherapists and pharmacists. Alongside managing complex clinical care, you will provide reassurance and clear information to patients and their families, helping them understand what is happening at a difficult time. For Band 6 equivalent shifts, your role will also include supporting bedside nurses and coordinating the shift, providing clinical guidance and helping the team manage changing priorities. A recognised post registration qualification in intensive care or critical care is essential for these shifts.

Details

• Date posted: 28 October 2026
• Closing date: 29 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: REQ100687
• Job locations: 20 Devonshire Place, West End, W1G 6BW, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Bank ICU Staff Nurse, Band 5 and Band 6 Department: Intensive Care Unit Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Pay: £28.18 per hour - Band 5 | £30.03 per hour - Band 6 Hours: Day shifts, subject to availability and service requirements Contract: Bank Looking for ICU day shifts that work around your existing role or other commitments? Join The London Clinic's staff bank and bring your specialist skills to our 13 bed intensive care unit. We are recruiting experienced Band 5 and Band 6 ICU nurses to care for patients with complex critical care needs. You will work alongside specialist nursing and medical colleagues, contributing your clinical experience to a team that relies on clear communication, collaboration and sound judgement. With hourly rates of £28.18 for Band 5 equivalent shifts and £30.03 for Band 6 equivalent shifts, you can share your availability and take up available day shifts that suit your commitments. A little about the role As a bank nurse, you bring valuable experience to every shift. In our ICU, you will use that experience to assess patients' needs, deliver individualised care and respond to changes in their condition, working closely with nursing colleagues, ICU Fellows, Consultants, physiotherapists and pharmacists. Alongside managing complex clinical care, you will provide reassurance and clear information to patients and their families, helping them understand what is happening at a difficult time. For Band 6 equivalent shifts, your role will also include supporting bedside nurses and coordinating the shift, providing clinical guidance and helping the team manage changing priorities. A recognised post registration qualification in intensive care or critical care is essential for these shifts. What you'll be doing

Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised, evidence based care for your allocated patients.

Managing critical care therapies within your competence, including mechanical ventilation, invasive haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support and continuous renal replacement therapy.

Recognising changes in patients' conditions, escalating concerns promptly and responding to emergencies.

Administering medicines and treatments safely in line with hospital policies and professional guidance.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and communicating clearly with patients and their families.

Maintaining accurate clinical records, providing structured handovers and completing daily safety checks.

Supporting bedside nurses and coordinating the shift when undertaking Band 6 equivalent duties.

What're we looking for? We are looking for experienced ICU nurses who bring strong clinical skills, a dependable approach and the ability to work effectively with colleagues. For both Band 5 and Band 6 equivalent roles, you will need:

Current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse.

At least 12 months of post registration experience in an adult intensive care or critical care setting, caring for Level 2 and Level 3 patients.

Current Immediate Life Support certification.

Competence in caring for ventilated patients, invasive haemodynamic monitoring, inotropic support and continuous renal replacement therapy.

Competence in intravenous medicine administration.

Strong clinical assessment, prioritisation, escalation and communication skills.

Availability to undertake day shifts.

A commitment to maintaining the mandatory training and clinical competencies required for bank practice.

For Band 6 shifts, you must also have:

A recognised post registration qualification in intensive care or critical care.

Substantial ICU experience at Band 6 or above.

Experience supporting bedside nurses and coordinating ICU shifts.

Experience caring for complex surgical patients, mentoring colleagues or working in private healthcare would be desirable.

What you'll be part of As a bank colleague, you will play an important role in our ICU team, helping maintain continuity of care and bringing your experience to the patients and colleagues who need it on each shift. At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, you're part of something bigger, making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. We reinvest our success into our services, our technology and our people, supporting improvements in care and looking ahead to patients' future needs. Our main hospital has 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside specialist teams within a hospital community of over 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026. What's in it for you Join the staff bank at one of the UK's most prestigious independent hospitals, with a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence. At The London Clinic, you will have the opportunity to work alongside leading consultants and experienced critical care colleagues, contributing to the specialist care of patients with complex clinical needs. It is an opportunity to bring your ICU expertise to a respected hospital, broaden your clinical experience and work with specialists across a range of disciplines, while retaining the flexibility of bank working. Share your availability for day shifts that fit around your existing role and other commitments. Shifts are offered according to service requirements and your availability, with no guaranteed hours. How to find us Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Baker Street and Great Portland Street stations. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people through robust safer recruitment practices. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please contact our Recruitment Team if you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy. The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We will make reasonable adjustments where needed throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can support you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• For band 6 - A recognised post registration qualification in intensive care or critical care.

Experience

Essential

• At least 12 months of post registration experience in an adult intensive care or critical care setting, caring for Level 2 and Level 3 patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

About us

As a bank colleague, you will play an important role in our ICU team, helping maintain continuity of care and bringing your experience to the patients and colleagues who need it on each shift. At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, you're part of something bigger, making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. We reinvest our success into our services, our technology and our people, supporting improvements in care and looking ahead to patients' future needs. Our main hospital has 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside specialist teams within a hospital community of over 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care.

Employer details

• Employer name: The London Clinic
• Address: 20 Devonshire Place, West End, W1G 6BW, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk