Staff Nurse – PICU(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced registered nurse to join the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust — one of the UK’s leading specialist children’s hospitals. The 17-bed tertiary PICU cares for critically ill infants, children, and young people up to age 18 across complex specialties including neurology, metabolic medicine, oncology, respiratory care, genetics, and post-operative recovery.
This environment offers exposure to some of the most clinically complex paediatric cases in the region, including referrals via specialist transport services. Nurses joining the unit receive structured development through a foundation programme with focused study days in respiratory, cardiac, and neurological critical care — supporting the transition into high-acuity paediatric nursing.
What you’ll be doing
- Delivering high-quality, family-centred nursing care to critically ill children
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans
- Supporting families through complex and emotionally demanding situations
- Acting as an advocate for children and young people
- Communicating sensitive clinical information clearly and compassionately
- Working with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe discharge planning
- Supervising and supporting colleagues when appropriate
Who this role suits
- This role is designed for registered nurses with a passion for paediatric or critical care practice. You will bring:
- Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (child branch or adult branch with ICU/ED/paediatric experience)
- At least 12 months post-registration clinical experience
- Demonstrated ability to care for acutely or chronically unwell children (or transferable critical care skills)
- Strong communication, prioritisation, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding, evidence-based care, and clinical governance
- Compassionate, family-centred approach to practice
- Internationally educated nurses must hold an active UK NMC PIN.
Working culture
The Trust promotes a culture of fairness, inclusion, and professional respect. Staff are supported through employee networks, disability-confident recruitment practices, and leadership-backed equality initiatives. Nurses join a large, collaborative team committed to learning, wellbeing, and delivering outstanding patient care.
Pay & working pattern
- Band 5 salary: £37,259 – £45,356 (pro rata)
- Permanent contract
- Full or part-time hours available
- Structured clinical education and mentorship
Eligibility & compliance
This role requires active UK professional registration and enhanced background clearance through Disclosure and Barring Service. Skilled Worker visa applicants are welcome, subject to UK immigration eligibility.
Key dates
Closing date: 5 March 2026
Helpful UK government resources for applicants
- Nursing registration and revalidation guidance
- Skilled Worker visa overviewÂ
- Disclosure and safeguarding checks
- Employment rights in healthcare
- Equality protections at workÂ
