Staff Nurse

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Foundations in Critical Care training

Job summary

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool’s 21-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is recruiting a Staff Nurse to assess care needs and deliver highly specialist care for children aged 0–16 with complex conditions.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team in a national ECMO centre and Major Paediatric Trauma Centre, with opportunities for bespoke induction or Foundations in Critical Care training and sponsorship where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of critically ill children.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care based on assessment findings.
• Manage and maintain the airway of critically ill children safely and effectively.
• Administer and manage complex drug regimens safely, involving patients and families in care planning and delivery.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specialised equipment required in PICU.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring the care environment is appropriate for children and that all interventions are evidence-based and reflect current research developments.
• Respect and uphold the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients and their families, ensuring cultural and religious needs are met.
• Perform clinical assessment skills to support patient care.
• Work effectively to ensure patient safety, using clinical judgement to assess situations, analyse information, and evaluate care options.
• Accurately document all clinical observations, test results, and relevant records.
• Work effectively as an integral member of the MDT.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Provide clear, up-to-date information to families in collaboration with the MDT.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure continuity of care and promote a coordinated, family-centred approach.

Job description

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the care of a patient requiring paediatric intensive care.

As a staff nurse in PICU you will be working in one of the UK's leading centres for Paediatric Intensive Care, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact every day. Our state-of-the-art 21‑bed PICU cares for children aged 0–16 years with a diverse range of complex and specialist needs, including Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurology, Burns, Infectious Diseases, and Oncology. As a national ECMO centre and Major Paediatric Trauma Centre, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology and be part of a team trusted to deliver the highest level of critical care. Our fast‑paced, dynamic environment is supported by a strong multidisciplinary team culture, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. If you’re passionate about developing your skills, embracing new challenges, and contributing to outstanding care for critically ill children, Alder Hey PICU is the place to grow your career.

This vacancy will close when the maximum number of applicants has been reached.

The interview date for this post will be Saturday 21st November 2026.

Successful candidates will commence in post 1st February 2027.

Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of critically ill children.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care based on assessment findings.
• Manage and maintain the airway of critically ill children safely and effectively.
• Administer and manage complex drug regimens safely, involving patients and families in care planning and delivery.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specialised equipment required in PICU.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring the care environment is appropriate for children and that all interventions are evidence-based and reflect current research developments.
• Respect and uphold the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients and their families, ensuring cultural and religious needs are met.
• Perform clinical assessment skills to support patient care.
• Work effectively to ensure patient safety, using clinical judgement to assess situations, analyse information, and evaluate care options.
• Accurately document all clinical observations, test results, and relevant records.
• Work effectively as an integral member of the MDT.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Provide clear, up‑to‑date information to families in collaboration with the MDT.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure continuity of care and promote a coordinated, family‑centred approach.

For experienced paediatric nurses who have recent PICU experience and have completed a PCCS Foundation programme we offer a bespoke local induction package to meet your needs, created and overseen by the Paediatric Intensive Care education team.

For newly qualified nurses, we offer a 12‑month Foundations in Critical Care course, aligned with the Paediatric Critical Care Society nursing competency framework, which includes a 12‑week supernumerary period.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Lindsay Kenworthy
Job title: PICU Education and QI Lead Nurse
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01512824588
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