Staff Nurse - Theatre Admissions Unit | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Theatre Admissions Unit. The ideal candidate will possess a strong surgical background and be committed to high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assessing and delivering nursing care while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive approach to change.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Band 5 Staff Nurse role.
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Knowledge of NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering nursing care.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Take charge of duties following completion of foundation gateway.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Support patients and manage their care.

Skills

Strong surgical background

Excellent communication skills

Positive and professional manner

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to patient care

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse who would like to join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and make a difference to patient care every day?

A very exciting opportunity to join a busy, fast paced environment on the Theatre Admissions Unit in the Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust at the Royal Site.

The Theatre Admissions Unit takes the majority of patients being admitted for surgery and procedures. We admit them peri-operatively and post-operatively recover and discharge them if they are day case patients. We cover a range of specialities, including but not limited to; Urology, Colorectal, Breast, Ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, and General Surgery.

For this role you will preferably have a strong surgical background, demonstrate excellent communication skills, you must display a positive and professional manner, be open to change and have the drive and commitment to aim to get it right for every patient every time.

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.
• Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.
• 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.
• 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.
• Providing information and support to patients/carers and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition.
• Assist in the safe checking and administration of drugs.
• Develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for patients pre and post operatively.

Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.

About the Trust

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.