Senior Nurse- Woodlands Hospice

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Senior Nurse to lead the nursing team, uphold high patient care standards, and bring collaborative, innovative leadership to the clinical environment. The role emphasizes communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate care across shifts.

The successful applicant will have experience in palliative care, a commitment to professional development, and a player-coach approach to

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as Band 5 or Band 6 with palliative experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the nursing team, promoting high standards of patient care.
• Demonstrate proactive, collaborative, and innovative approach in the clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent care delivery.
• Ensure continuity of care by holding the IMPaCT out-of-hours phone during weekdays and weekends.
• Develop and implement best practices and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Registered Nurse (1st Level)

Palliative care experience

Nursing leadership

Job description

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.,

• 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, ensuring continuity of care and support during non-core hours.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices and clinical guidelines.

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 both with palliative experience.
• A dedication to ongoing professional development and improving team collaboration

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, fostering professional growth and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the full 24/7 service, including day and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays, to support the operational requirements of Woodlands IPU and IMPaCT Out of hours advice line.

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. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.