Staff Nurse - Nephrology (WARD 7C) | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an enthusiastic staff nurse to join their Nephrology ward on a 6-month fixed term basis. The role requires strong communication and organisational skills and a willingness to learn about renal diseases. Responsibilities include assessing and delivering patient care, working within a multidisciplinary team, and maintaining nursing records. Training in dialysis will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for career development in renal nursing.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute ward setting required.
• Enthusiastic and able to work effectively within a team.
• Experience with Haemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care responsively.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain nursing records according to NMC and Trust guidelines.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Interest in renal disease

Job description

Ward 7C is a 27 bedded Nephrology ward caring for patients mainly with chronic renal failure including Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis modalities. 8 of these beds are the Regional Acute Kidney Care Unit caring for patients acutely unwell in a high dependency setting. We have also opened up an assessment area called Renal Assessment Unit to see and treat patients via same day emergency care model to help reduce ED attendance with Renal issues that would not require admission normally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse with experience in an acute ward setting who are interested in renal disease to join our team on a 6 month fixed term basis. This would be a great opportunity to learn about Renal disease and enhance your knowledge.

You must be enthusiastic, a good communicator, possess good organisational skills as well as the ability to work well in a team.

Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis preferable but not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• The postholder will be 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.
• The postholder will 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 patients’ condition.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop the 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/department and Trust policies.
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.
• 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.

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 was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

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, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025