Registered Nurse - Ward 35 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated band 5 registered nurses to join their team in a specialized elderly medicine ward. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients with movement disorders, ensuring their comfort and safety. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, participating in patient assessments, care planning, and drug administration. This position offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on evidence-based practices and patient-centered care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on elderly care and movement disorders.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Maintain nursing records and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Multi-disciplinary Teamwork

Drug Administration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Ward 35 currently has 3 band 5 registered nurse vacancies. Duties will be worked across days, nights and weekends.

Ward 35 is a 26 bedded elderly medicine ward that specialises in movement disorders. The ward is made up of 4 bays and 4 side rooms, catering for patients over the age of 65 years. Ward 35 has 3 consultants, and therapists are ward based, working with our staff and patients to prevent deconditioning.

We have a collaborative approach to patient care which begins with the SAFER board round at 9am, allowing a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure high standards of evidence-based care is provided, supporting patient flow and valuing patient time.

The post holder 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 manager/charge nurse. The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
2. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care.
3. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
4. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
5. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
6. Provide information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient’s condition.
7. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
8. Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
9. Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.
10. Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.
11. Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025.