Staff Nurse | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare institution located in Liverpool is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide excellent patient care and manage a team. This role involves responsibilities such as supervising staff, maintaining clinical governance, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a legal nursing qualification and the ability to act as a shift coordinator. Effective communication and leadership skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Hold a Registered Nurse qualification and have experience as a mentor.
• Participate in research and development of clinical practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated workload and supervise less experienced staff.
• Act as shift coordinator in rotation with other nurses.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT)

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.
• Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.
• Work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.
• Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.
• Manage allocated workload and provide supervision of less experienced staff.
• Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.
• Report all incidents, accidents and complaints to the unit manager and complete Trust incident forms in accordance with risk management policies.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Maintain own standards in relation to clinical governance.
• Provide leadership in the monitoring of standards of care.
• Act as shift coordinator in rotation with other nurses in the team.
• Provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
• Follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
• Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Provide information and support to patients and carers, and ensure all those involved are aware of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Education and Training

• Attend induction course / orientation course and mandatory study days.
• Contribute to the development of an effective and responsive clinical learning environment.
• Act as a mentor for pre‑registration students after completion of own preceptorship period.
• Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence.
• Participate in research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with implementation of research/audit findings in conjunction with other members of the unit team.
• Maintain personal record of professional development.

Advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.