Staff Nurse - Ward 25
Band 5
37.5 hours per week
This is your chance to work in a friendly, professional and supportive organisation!
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses who would like the opportunity to become part of a brand new purpose built hospital in a city centre location.
Ward 25 is part of the bed base for Liverpool University Hospital Foundation NHS Trust and provides 36 beds for patients who no longer require care in an acute bed. Patients will be assessed as not meeting criteria to reside and on pathways 0 – 3.
Full time and part time hours will be considered and will involve working internal rotation from days to night shifts. The applicant is also expected to work bank holidays and weekends.
No previous experience is required for any applicants wishing to apply but it would be an advantage if you have some background experience in caring for adults in a hospital setting with gastrointestinal medical conditions.
The ward offers the suitable candidate the opportunity to work within our respected multidisciplinary team. There are opportunities to continue with further study in the gastro field.
We expect our nursing team to adhere to the trusts values and behaviours at all times, and the ward sister expects all the staff to work to the high standards set out by the trust.
1. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
2. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.
3. Following successful completion of foundation gateway, will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.
4. The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
2. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care. Inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
3. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
4. Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
5. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
6. Provide information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient’s condition.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025.
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