Registered Nurse - Vascular Surgery Ward 3 | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse for the Surgical Vascular Ward 3. The role involves providing complex nursing care for patients undergoing vascular surgery. Ideal candidates will be NMC Registered Nurses with strong communication skills and a passion for high-quality patient care. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with the NMC.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex pre- and post-operative care for patients.
• Work as part of the surgical team to ensure high standards.
• Maintain records in accordance with NMC standards.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Willingness to learn

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Job description

Join Our Team – Band 5 Registered Nurse | Surgical Vascular Ward 3

Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse looking to advance your career in a dynamic surgical environment? Ward 3 is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our specialist Vascular Surgery Team, where excellence in patient care meets innovation and teamwork.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team on Vascular Ward 3, a 32‑bedded unit providing complex pre‑ and post‑operative care to patients undergoing vascular surgery.

Ward 3 is a dynamic and rewarding place to work, caring for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions including aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, and carotid artery disease. Our nurses play a vital role in managing intricate surgical pathways, wound care, pain management, and rehabilitation.

Requirements for Role

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Passion for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care
• Strong communication and clinical decision‑making skills
• Willingness to learn and grow within a specialist surgical setting

The postholder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.

Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse. Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty. The postholder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award‑winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single‑site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain highest standards of nursing care.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC standards and Trust guidelines.
• Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Provide information and support to patients/carers, and ensure all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
• Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.

Management/Leadership Responsibility

• Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.
• Manage allocated workload and provide supervision of less experienced staff.
• Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.
• Report all incidents, accidents and complaints to the unit manager and complete Trust incident forms in accordance with risk management policies.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain own standards in relation to clinical governance.
• Provide leadership in the monitoring of standards of care.
• Act as shift coordinator in rotation with other nurses in the team.
• Provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues as necessary.
• Follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025