Staff Nurse - Ward 6D

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

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated nurse to deliver holistic care to acutely unwell patients with chronic respiratory illnesses. The role requires a compassionate approach, involvement in medication delivery, and the ability to adapt to rotating shifts. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking team focused on positive experiences for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example and develop new skills.
• Commitment to delivering a positive hospital experience for patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic care to acutely unwell patients with chronic respiratory illnesses.
• Involve in medication delivery including intravenous fluids.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and caring manner

Flexibility in working approach

Ability to work effectively in a team

Job description

Overview

Ward 6D offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that our patients can receive the highest quality and most up-to-date care. The post involves delivering holistic care to acutely unwell patients and those with chronic respiratory illnesses across a wide range of thoracic conditions.

The successful candidate will be involved in medication delivery including intravenous fluids, planning, implementing and evaluating care, and will support patients through cancer diagnosis and managing symptoms. They will rotate from day to night duty and contribute to high standards of documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic care to very acutely unwell patients and those with chronic respiratory illnesses requiring frequent treatment, across a broad range of thoracic conditions.
• Involve in medication delivery including intravenous fluids and management of thoracic conditions (e.g., COPD, asthma, chest drain/pleural management for pneumothorax and pleural effusions, pulmonary embolisms).
• Plan, implement and evaluate care; manage long-term conditions; facilitate patient discharge and ensure patient flow within the trust.
• Record patient observations in a timely manner and escalate appropriately with effective communication.
• Contribute to home NIV/BiPAP care and other respiratory support as part of a patient-centred approach.
• Provide high-quality nursing care to complex respiratory patients while maintaining high standards of documentation and communication.
• Adapt to a rotating shift pattern (day and night) and work within a forward-thinking team focused on positive patient experiences for patients and their relatives/carers.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and positive manner with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead by example, be a positive role model, and demonstrate a willingness to develop new skills and knowledge with the patient at the centre of care.
• Flexible working approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team to support service goals.

Additional context: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The group was formed on 1 Nov 2024 and serves the Merseyside region with general and emergency hospital care and specialist services.