Senior Nurse- Woodlands Hospice

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is looking for a dedicated Senior Nurse to join their palliative care team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in nursing, a current NMC registration, and a passion for providing high-quality care. Responsibilities include supporting other nurses, communicating effectively with patients, and ensuring patient safety. This full-time role offers a salary of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum alongside professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse or a Band 6 registered nurse with palliative experience.
• Current NMC pin registration is essential.
• Experience in an acute NHS or palliative care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the nursing team, promoting high standards of patient care.
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in changing environments

Basic IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse, current NMC registration

Teaching and assessing qualification

Post-registration qualification in a speciality

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Nurse with a background in palliative care to join our dedicated and compassionate team at The Woodlands Inpatient Unit. The ideal candidate will bring both enthusiasm and a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients and their families.

In this role, you will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring exceptional care and a supportive environment for patients in their final stages of life. We seek a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving patient experiences, demonstrating excellent communication skills, and actively contributing to the development of colleagues.

Key Requirements

• 1st Level Registered Nurse
• Minimum 2 years experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse or a Band 6 registered nurse with palliative experience
• A dedication to ongoing professional development and improving team collaboration
• Current NMC pin registration
• Experience in an acute NHS or palliative care setting

Main Duties of the Job

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Nurse to join our team. As a senior nurse, you will be expected to demonstrate your clinical skills and knowledge at the highest standard, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. This role requires leadership potential, effective communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative, and innovative approach to the clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the nursing team, promoting high standards of patient care.
• Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, and innovative approach in all aspects of the clinical environment.
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent care delivery.
• Demonstrate passion for delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring patient safety and well‑being at all times.
• Take responsibility for holding the IMPaCT out‑of‑hours phone during weekdays and weekends.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices and clinical guidelines.

About us

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, providing general and emergency hospital care and highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Job details

Posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full‑time

Location: Woodlands Hospice, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree Site, Liverpool, L9 7LA

Reference number: 287‑AMED‑290‑25‑A

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
• Post‑registration qualification in a speciality
• 1st level degree (desirable)

Experience

• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of change management
• Application of evidence‑based practice
• Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
• Lead role in education of staff and patients

Knowledge

• Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Basic IT skills, including e‑mail and word processing

Other

• Supportive of colleagues
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Well motivated

Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check – submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.

Certificate of Sponsorship – applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Woodlands Hospice, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree Site, Liverpool, L9 7LA

Website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/