Staff Nurse - Ward 8B

Liverpool University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic, compassionate staff nurse for Ward 8b in the Medical Directorate on a full-time 37.5 hour rotational pattern, including long days, early/late shifts and nights.

The 28-bed ward covers palliative care, haematology (non-oncology) and general medicine. Training, preceptorship, and clinical support are provided to develop competence and confidence while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and governance awareness.
• Ability to recognise limits of own practice.
• Current NMC registration and nursing qualification are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilise preceptorship support to develop competence and confidence.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
• Respect patient beliefs and administer medications safely.

Skills

Organise workload

Teamwork

Support junior staff

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

BSc Nursing / Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Email

Word processing

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen on ward 8b Medical Directorate at Liverpool University Hospital (New Royal site) for a dynamic, committed, compassionate and highly enthusiastic staff nurse to join a hardworking and close knit team. The post is for a full time position to work 37.5 hours per week on internal rotation. Shifts consist of long days, early shifts/late shifts and night shifts.Ward 8b is a 28 bedded mixed ward with three specialities palliative care ,haematology ( non oncology) and general medicine. Training will be provided .

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team caring for patient and undertaking delegated tasks from the ward manager/ward sister with the opportunity to improve and expand on your clinical knowledge. On 8b there is a supportive, friendly team making staff feel valued and motivated. We put patients at the heart of all that we do and working collaboratively to deliver the very best for our patients. There is an excellent preceptorship programme designed to facilitate efficient development of competence, confidence and expertise. Support will be given at a clinical level by a Preceptor, and from a wider organisational structure including the Preceptorship Lead, Clinical Skills team and Learning and Development. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner and have excellent communication skills.

About us

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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page.

Details

Date posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-RMED-377-26
Job locations: RLH, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
• Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may effect patient care.
• Maintaining nursing recorded 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 bench marking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing as a minimum

Desirable

• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training
• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Experience

Essential

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse

Desirable

• Experience within relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Evidence of working with learners

Skills

Essential

• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to support less experienced staff
• Ability to problem solve
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Committed to high standards of patient care
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Maintain both personal and professional development
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: RLH, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Elizabeth Chantre [e-mail] 01517062448

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.