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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Diabetes and Endocrine Ward. You will provide direct patient care, manage various nursing tasks, and contribute to team healthcare delivery. The role includes opportunities for further specialization and development post preceptorship. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post-qualification development through preceptorship or SPN period.
• Ability to manage safe discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out venipuncture, cannulation, and blood cultures.
• Document all care as per NMC guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (Band 5)

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Ward 8C is a 28 bedded Diabetes and Endocrine Ward with a general medicine bed base. As a registered Nurse you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing direct patient care. You could support people with learning disabilities, provide end of life care, or contribute to saving lives on Ward 8C. There is opportunity to specialise in areas of nursing or undertake postgraduate study to become a more senior nurse, such as a ward manager, sister or matron. Following successful completion of preceptorship (newly qualified) or SPN period (if you have previous Band 5 experience), you will be required to take charge of an area for a span of duty.

The post holder will always work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

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 formed to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, 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 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.
• Take charge of an area for a span of duty after successful preceptorship or SPN period.
• Carry out safe drug administration and ensure documentation is completed in line with NMC guidelines.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, relatives and colleagues; plan and implement safe discharge in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
• Carry out venipuncture, cannulation, VBG, ABG, blood cultures, catheterisation and managing PEG feeding where appropriate.
• Document all care as per NMC guidelines and ensure risk assessments are completed within expected timeframes.

Qualifications and requirements

• Registered Nurse (Band 5) with current NMC registration.
• Post-qualification development through preceptorship or SPN period as applicable.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively to optimise care for unwell patients.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe environment for patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Interest in developing clinical knowledge to care for unwell adults and ability to manage safe discharge planning.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.