Staff Nurse - ACU | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the region is seeking a Staff Nurse Band 5 for the ACU. Responsibilities include assessing and planning nursing care, maintaining high standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have current nursing registration with the NMC. This permanent role offers a chance to provide essential care to patients in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct and maintained nursing records according to guidelines.
• Willingness to develop clinical knowledge and care for acutely ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake tasks assigned by the ward charge nurse.
• Maintain quality of patient care and ensure effective communication within the team.

Skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Patient-centered care

Education

Current nursing registration with the NMC

Job description

Overview

Staff nurse band 5 ACU. The original contract was to cover maternity leave as a newly qualified band 5 staff nurse. The contract is changed from fixed to permanent.

Context

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 aims to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues.

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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital provides 100% single bedrooms for inpatients and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
• Always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
• Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Provide information and support to patients/carers and ensure all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
• Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/trust policies.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Current nursing registration with the NMC and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and deliver patient-centered care in line with Trust policies.

Additional information

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page. This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025.