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City of Westminster, London, Greater London

HCA Healthcare UK£Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career deve....

Role: Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Location: The Portland Hospital for Women &...

Posted 4th January 2025
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Wyke, Bradford, West Yorkshire

CygnetUp to £160,000 per Annum

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have...

Posted 4th January 2025
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Heald Green, Cheadle, Greater Manchester

Priory£35,392 FTE

Occupational Therapist - Adult PICU Services Reference PRI98602 Location ...

Posted 2nd January 2025
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City of Westminster, London, Greater London

HCA Healthcare UKNot Specified

Trained Doctors in PICU,NICU, General Paediatrics, Obstetric and Gynae are invited to join the Bank for ad-hoc shifts...

Posted 2nd January 2025
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City of Westminster, London, Greater London

HCA Healthcare UKCompetitive (DOE).

Role: Resident Doctor PICU Area PICU Employer: HCA Healthcare UK, UK leading private patient healthcare group, specialists in complex care....

Posted 31st December 2024
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City of Westminster, London, Greater London

HCA Healthcare UKCompetitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career devel...

Role: Staff Nurse PICU Site: London: The Portland Hospital for women & Children Full time: 37.5 hours per week...

Posted 21st December 2024
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Bury, Greater Manchester

CygnetUp to £173,500 per year

Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? ...

Posted 21st December 2024
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Bradford, West Yorkshire

CygnetUp to £80,000 per year

Are you an outstanding Specialty Doctor looking for your next challenge in psychiatry - and a competitive salary? ...

Posted 4th January 2025
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Knaphill, Woking, Surrey

Cygnet£24.71 / per hour

We are looking for a confident Clinical Team Leader (RMN/RNLD) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the...

Posted 4th January 2025
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Oldham, Greater Manchester

Cygnet£21.13 per hour

Join Our New Flagship Female Acute/PICU & Mental health Rehabilitaion service: Cygnet Kenney House is our New purpose...

Posted 4th January 2025
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Harrow, Harrow, Greater London

Cygnet£23.36 per hour (£46,766 per annum)

We are seeking an experienced and progressive Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) / Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with a passion...

Posted 4th January 2025
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Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Cygnet£21.23 to £21.55 Per Hour

Cygnet Healthcare are looking for a confident experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care...

Posted 3rd January 2025
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Oldbury, West Midlands

Cygnet£21.23 to £21.55 Per Hour

Cygnet Healthcare are offering up to £2,000 Relocation Package (Terms Apply) to Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) already working within...

Posted 3rd January 2025
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Godden Green, Sevenoaks, Kent

Cygnet£13.00 per hour rising to £13.25 after probation

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. ...

Posted 3rd January 2025
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Harrow, Harrow, Greater London

Cygnet£13.15 per hour (£26,326 per annum)

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Cygnet...

Posted 3rd January 2025
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Heald Green, Cheadle, Greater Manchester

Priory£180,000 per annum

Consultant Psychiatrist - Adult Acute Reference PRI98607 Location Priory...

Posted 2nd January 2025
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Heald Green, Cheadle, Greater Manchester

Priory£68,250 - £71,500 FTE (Dependent Upon Experience)

Consultant Psychologist Reference PRI98606 Location Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal,...

Posted 2nd January 2025
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Cygnet£12.00 Per Hour

We are looking for a confident Care & Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll...

Posted 1st January 2025
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Oldham, Greater Manchester

CygnetUp to £51,000pa DOE

Are you an outstanding Clinical, Counselling or Forensic Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care? ...

Posted 1st January 2025
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London, Greater London

Priory£96,000 (£170,000 pro rata)

Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Reference PRI98553 Location Priory Hospital Roehampton,...

Posted 30th December 2024
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PICU Nurse jobs: frequently asked questions

(Updated Dec 2024)

Welcome to our PICU Nurse jobs page, featuring the very latest PICU nursing roles across the UK, as well as frequently asked questions below.

What is a PICU Nurse?

A PICU Nurse works in a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), supporting patients with acute mental health problems. This is not be confused with a paediatric intensive care unit Nurse, who works instead in a specialised paediatric unit.

The PICU is often the first point of contact for someone with acute mental health needs, so a PICU Nurse works as part of a team to stabilise patients and begin the process of assessments and planning further treatments.

What are the daily responsibilities of a PICU Nurse?

No two days are the same for a PICU Nurse, but typical duties may theoretically include:

• Supporting a PMVA team (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) in restraining agitated patients

• Monitoring patients

• Administering medication

• Making and writing up assessments

• Supporting the creation of treatment plans and therapies

• Communicating with patients’ families and loved ones

How do you become a PICU Nurse?

To become a PICU Nurse you need a nursing degree and to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). PICU Nurses normally do a degree in mental health nursing, although it’s possible to specialise in adult or children’s nursing and then transfer.

Theoretically, your first position after qualifying could be as a Band 5 PICU Nurse, but PICU Nurses often gain experience in wider mental health wards first.

In terms of personality traits and skills, you’ll need plenty of patience, compassion, common sense, a great understanding of medication, and a sense of humour.

It can be a very challenging role, so you’ll need to be fully prepared for the tests you’ll face.

How much does a PICU Nurse earn?

Very broadly, the average PICU Nurse probably earns somewhere between £35,000 and £45,000 a year according to the latest industry stats, and average tenures.

Roles start at Band 5, with starting salaries of £29,969 a year, while senior staff Nurses working in a PICU will likely earn a Band 6 salary, currently starting at £37,339.

Experienced PICU Nurses can earn up to and beyond £45,000 a year.

In terms of boosting your salary, the most important thing is to constantly seek opportunities to gain more qualifications and experience. Consequently, you’ll be able to move into higher bandings and apply for more senior positions.

Your other option is to seek out bank or agency roles. This type of work could supplement your regular income, and in many cases offers a comparatively higher rate of hourly pay.

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