Looking for staff nurse jobs in the UK with visa sponsorship? West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Critical Care Unit in Bury St Edmunds.
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Staff Nurse Jobs in Bury St Edmunds: Overview
| Job Title | Staff Nurse – Critical Care |
| Employer | West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk |
| Salary | £32,073–£39,043 per year |
| Job Type | Permanent, Full-time |
| Experience | Registered Nurse with acute care experience |
| Visa Sponsorship | Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome |
| Closing Date | 11 November 2026 |
About the Employer
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community services to over 250,000 people. The hospital in Bury St Edmunds is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge with more than 500 beds.
Job Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for critically ill patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 support
- Work within the National Critical Care Competency Framework
- Participate in service improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Support education and professional development activities
- Uphold Trust values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork
Requirements
- Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Essential: Experience in an acute healthcare setting
- Essential: Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Desirable: Critical Care Course (in progress or completed)
- Desirable: Previous critical care, ED or acute medical experience
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for every candidate.
Salary and Benefits
- Agenda for Change Band 5 pay scale
- Not specified in the available job information beyond the salary range
- Critical care specialty
- Permanent full-time role
- Sponsorship applications welcome
- Visa sponsorship not guaranteed
- Requires NMC registration
- Closing date 11 November 2026
How to Apply
Apply through NHS Jobs. Submit a full application including details of your NMC registration and relevant experience. A cover letter is recommended to highlight critical care interest.
Application Tips
- Confirm your NMC registration status before applying
- Highlight any critical care or acute experience in your application
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