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Ward 7C is a 27 bedded Nephrology ward caring for patients mainly with chronic renal failure including Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis modalities. 8 of these beds are the Regional Acute Kidney Care Unit caring for patients acutely unwell in a high dependency setting. We have also opened up an assessment area called Renal Assessment Unit to see and treat patients via same day emergency care model to help reduce ED attendance with Renal issues that would not require admission normally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse with experience in an acute ward setting who are interested in renal disease to join our team on a 6 month fixed term basis. This would be a great opportunity to learn about Renal disease and enhance your knowledge.

You must be enthusiastic, a good communicator, possess good organisational skills as well as the ability to work well in a team. Haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis preferable but not essential as training will be provided.

• 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
• 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
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients
• 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 custody, checking and administration of drugs
• Develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes
• Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies
• Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care
• Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team
• Manage allocated workload and provides supervision of less experienced staff
• Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources
• Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the unit manager and completes Trust incident forms in accordance with risk management policies
• Ensures compliance with Trust policies and procedures

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.

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.

This advert closes on Friday 17 Oct 2025