Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
BHSCT Mater Pharmacy Site Lead Band 8B
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Critical Care Nurse
Location & Branch
Mater Hospital, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (HSCT)
Role Overview
Job Title: Critical Care Nurse (Band 8b)
We are seeking to appoint a skilled and compassionate Critical Care Nurse to join our dedicated team at Mater Hospital. This is a permanent post on Band 8b, offering a starting salary of £64,455–£74,896 per annum.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring excellence in clinical practice.
- Work collaboratively alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centred care.
- Monitor and respond to life-threatening situations with compassion, competence, and professionalism.
- Contribute to safety protocols, infection control, and best practice guidelines.
- Support in patient education, increasing their knowledge of their health condition and self-management.
- Lead innovation around workflow efficiency and clinical decision-making.
Person Specification – Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
- Critical Care qualification/postgraduate training outlining current standard in critical care (or aspiration to undertake).
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Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an intensive care or similar high-acuity environment required.
- Proven ability to provide calm leadership in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills, able to liaise effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to NMC codes of conduct.
- Strong proficiencies in IT systems and documentation.
Personal Characteristics
- Demonstrates composure, adaptability, and resilience under emergency pressures.
- Highly empathetic with a strong patient-centred approach.
- Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail in managing complex care plans.
Key Benefits
- Permanent, full-time post with competitive Band 8b pay scale (£64,455–£74,896/year).
- Flexible working arrangements from day one – including part-time opportunities.
- One part-time waiting list (covering roles < 37.5 hours/week) applies. Full-time candidates may also consider part-time roles if available.
- Opportunities for career advancement within the HSCT and broader Northern Ireland Healthcare sistema.
- Support for professional development, study leave if necessary.
- world-class facilities at the Mater Hospital in Belfast.
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Flexible Working Policy
All HSC organisations offer flexible working options. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to make flexible working requests from their first day, with provisions tailored to role-specific requirements.
Application & Contact Details
✅ Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 16:30 (GMT) ✅ Interview Dates: To Be Announced (TBA)
Application Process:
- All applications must be submitted online – late submissions cannot be considered.
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