HDU Staff Nurse | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an HDU Staff Nurse to work in the two-bed level 2 High Dependency Unit. The post holder will work autonomously and contribute to high standards of patient care in a critical care setting.

Recent critical care experience or equivalent is desirable, and an HDU/CC certificate is also desirable. A full induction period will be provided to support new staff in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Recent critical care experience or equivalent desirable.
• HDU / Critical Care certificate desirable.
• Full training / induction period will be given.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the clinical management of patients within HDU.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice and promote patient and family centred care.
• Ensure effective communication at all times.
• Provide clinical support and knowledge to patients and their families.
• Promote collaborative working with the MDT and act as a role model.
• Develop and maintain a stimulating learning environment for staff and students.
• Support the HDU Manager and Matron in service delivery and use of resources.
• Develop links with care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery.
• Promote health and wellness through practice and education.

Skills

Critical care experience

HDU/CC certificate

Clinical care excellence

Job description

HDU Staff Nurse | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work autonomously within the two bedded level 2 High Dependency Unit facility

Recent critical care experience or equivalent is desirable

HDU / Critical Care certificate is desirable

Full training / induction period will be given

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual who will be passionate and committed to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience

The post holder will be an ambassador for the 6 C's culture for compassionate care - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Commitment and Courage

The post holder will work autonomously within the two bedded level 2 High Dependency Unit facility

Recent critical care experience or equivalent is desirable

HDU / Critical Care certificate is desirable

Full training / induction period will be given

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part ofNHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit theircareers page.

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Assist with the clinical management of patients within HDU

Maintaining high standards of clinical practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care

Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times

Provide clinical support and knowledge to patients and their families

To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Act as an effective role model and demonstrate organisational leadership skills,acting up for senior staff during their absence in the clinical area

Contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for ongoing professional development of all staff and students within the unit

To support the HDU Manager and Matron in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most efficient and effective use of all resources, to the benefit of the service and the Trust

To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery

Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives,carers and staff

Full job description attached

This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026