Staff Nurse

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Band 5 Registered Nurse for a neurology ward. The role involves providing high standards of nursing care, participating in team nursing, and training junior staff. Ideal candidates are passionate about neurology and possess a Registered General Nurse qualification. Join a committed team serving patients and enhancing their care experiences.

Qualifications

• Range of experience in ward areas is essential.
• Post reg. study in Neuro specific area is desirable.
• Acute care experience is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team nursing and organize patient care.
• Safeguard patient's property and valuables.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary rehabilitation.
• Train other nursing staff as needed.
• Be a named nurse for 8-9 patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Question handling

Record keeping

Workload management

Basic IT skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Overview

Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen on Chavasse ward to recruit 1 band 5 registered nurse to work within a 29 bedded neurology ward. This is an inpatient area and welcomes successful candidates who are passionate, enthusiastic and have a passion for acute and chronic neurology conditions.

We are open 365 days a year and work shift patterns days and nights, providing a service to our amazing patients and their relatives. If you want to join an exciting, friendly team and want to achieve high standards please complete an application.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in team nursing and when appropriate, organise the patients care.
• Escalate on the condition of patients, medical instructions and implement as necessary.
• Ensure and safeguard patient's property and valuables.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary approach to the rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders.
• Participate in the training of other nursing staff, including basic and post basic learners in consultation with Sister/Charge Nurse wherever applicable.
• Undertake aspects of coordinators role.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, all the Trust policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care and review these standards with the Ward Manager.
• Be a named nurse for 8-9 patients. Assist staff to understand their role in the unit team. Be aware of the economic use of ward equipment and stores.
• Ensure adequate security, administration, proper use and recording of dangerous drugs in accordance with hospital policy.
• Ensure up to date knowledge of new equipment being used.
• Further own professional development by ensuring that own clinical and professional knowledge is widened and enriched by attending study days and seminars as arranged through the in-service training officers.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times. The post holder's attention is drawn to the Data Protection Act 1984.
• Ensure that the Control of Infection Guidelines are adhered to at all times.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. It is the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services and is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool offer a world-class service diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and supporting people with a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 160-7502984

Job locations: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Job responsibilities

Please see Job specification and description for further information to support applications for post.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Range of Experience in ward areas

Desirable

• Post reg. study in Neuro specific area
• Acute care experience
• Post qualification experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of quality and changing practice in a clinical setting

Desirable

• Acute care experience
• Post qualification experience

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with patients / families / MDT team and with people of varying levels of understanding
• Able to deal with questions and able to present factual information
• Able to maintain accurate records
• Able to manage own workload and that of a team with supervision
• Demonstrate basic IT skills and understanding

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.