Staff Nurse - Ward 8b | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a registered nurse (Band 5 RN) to join their multidisciplinary team on ward 8b. You'll provide quality patient care, undertake various nursing tasks, and have opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, clinical knowledge, and an understanding of nursing practices. This role requires a registered nurse qualification and offers comprehensive training and career development pathways.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Ability to carry out venepuncture, cannulation, and manage PEG feeding.
• Experience in planning and implementing care for unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing care.
• Develop clinical knowledge for caring for unwell adults.
• Document all care as per NMC guidelines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical knowledge for adult care

Drug administration

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Ward 8b has 3 specialties: haematology, palliative care, and general medicine. Training will be provided.

As a registered Nurse, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct patient care. No two days are the same. Depending on what type of nursing you choose to specialize in, you could spend your time helping support people with learning disabilities, providing end of life care, or saving lives on ward 8b.

As your career progresses, you could specialize in an area of nursing or you could take part in further postgraduate studies to become a more senior nurse, such as a ward manager, sister, or matron.

Following successful completion of preceptorship, if newly qualified, or following SPN period if you have previous Band 5 experience, you will be required to take charge of an area for a span of duty.

As a Band 5 RN, you will be responsible and accountable for assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care. You will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.

Following successful completion of preceptorship, you will be required to take charge of an area for a span of duty. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of professional conduct.

About Us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and 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.

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 specialized regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care
• Developing clinical knowledge to care for unwell adults
• Safe drug administration
• Excellent communication skills to optimize care for unwell patients
• Maintaining a safe environment for patients, relatives, and colleagues
• Planning and implementing safe discharge for patients, liaising with the multidisciplinary team
• Carrying out venepuncture, cannulation, VBG, ABG, Blood cultures, catheterization, and managing Peg feeding
• Documenting all care as per NMC guidelines and ensuring all patient risk assessments are completed within the expected time frames