Staff Nurse - Critical Care

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Deputy Nurse for its Rapid Recovery & Critical Care unit. The role involves caring for critically ill patients, supporting their recovery post-surgery, and being part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a nursing qualification and strong critical thinking skills. Opportunities for further professional development are provided, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

In-house training

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a valid NMC license.
• Experience in critical care settings preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Care for critically ill patients in the hospital.
• Provide support to unstable patients.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of care programs.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Deputy Nurse – Rapid Recovery & Critical Care

37.5 hours per week. We are looking for highly motivated nurses to work in our busy and challenging Critical Care environment and our enhanced surgical recovery area. Our critical care department has 33 commissioned critical care beds for both level 2 and 3 patients and a 5‑bed enhanced surgical recovery unit caring for level 1.5 elective‑post‑op patients.

• Caring for critically ill patients in the hospital.
• Caring for patients after major operations.
• Providing first responder support to all unstable patients in the hospital.

The Royal site is the regional specialist centre for infectious diseases, acute pancreatitis, hepatobiliary surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and thrombocytopenic purpura. Critical care also provides a critical care outreach service, follow‑up clinics, psychological support for patients, relatives, and staff. We have a dedicated Practice Educator team providing extra support and in‑house training. Further CPD opportunities include the Critical Care course.

Successful applicants are permitted to work ‘long days’ on completion of a minimum of 60% of their Step 1 competencies. Prior to this, the postholder will be expected to complete a combination of early, late and night shifts. The postholder will work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team under the supervision of the nurse with continuing responsibility of the unit. Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The postholder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

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 is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.