Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse Closing date: 11 May 2026 Responsibilities The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care. They will work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse. Following successful completion of the foundation gateway, they will be required to take charge of the ward/department for a span of duty.

The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct. Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care; inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of the Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Provide information and support to patients/carers, and ensure all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition. Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs. 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. Qualifications Registered Nurse, current NMC registration Diploma in Nursing Experience Post registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment Evidence of working with students Recent acute hospital experience (including as a student nurse) Knowledge Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations Skills 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 Basic IT skills, including e‑mail and word processing Other 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 the submission of a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify the absence of any previous criminal convictions.

Address Liverpool University Hospitals – All Sites Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full‑time Reference number 287‑AMED‑103‑26 Job locations Liverpool University Hospitals – All Sites #J-18808-Ljbffr