At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate palliative care and support to patients and their families.
- Company: Join Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives during challenging times.
- Qualifications: Experience in palliative care or a strong interest in this specialty.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Woodlands Hospice, based on the Aintree University Hospital site. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to join our dedicated Inpatient Unit team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager and Senior Nurses to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.
Applicants should have experience in palliative care or demonstrate a strong interest in developing their skills in this specialist area. You must be able to work effectively within a busy, fast paced environment, providing excellent standards of care while upholding the values and high expectations of Woodlands Hospice.
If you are committed to making a meaningful difference to patients and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs.
- Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs and varying levels of complexity for patients requiring specialist palliative care.
- Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.
- Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patients needs are met, especially in relation to discharge planning.
- Safely administer medicines, infusions and blood transfusions as prescribed.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives including sharing sensitive news.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Act as a link nurse and resource for other nursing staff for a specific area of patient care.
- Responsible for managing and organising the care for a team of patients allocating resources (staff skills/knowledge and experience) as appropriate to ensure that high quality specialist palliative care is provided to all our patients and their carers.
- Assist Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager and Senior Nurses in achieving and maintaining agreed bed occupancy and patient length of stay targets.
- Support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager to maximise best use of clinical resources ensuring the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
- Contribute to the development of services within the IPU.
- Contribute to allocated Care Quality Commission standards of quality and safety as they relate to the Inpatient unit.
Staff Nurse – Liverpool employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment. Located in Liverpool, the Trust offers a unique chance to contribute to the health of a diverse community while enjoying the advantages of working in a reputable NHS organisation.
Contact Details:
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
