Staff Nurse - Maple Suite - Palliative Care

Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (1 LD and 1 7.5 hr shift. Rotation onto N shifts) Job
-SUR-8353679

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust Town Liverpool Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision'
to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the
best care
for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.

As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:

• Quality:to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
• Service and Innovation:to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
• Value:to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
• Workforce:to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Stakeholders:to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.

Our Mission

“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse who is experience in Palliative care to join Maple Suite Palliative care unit, based on the Liverpool Hospital site.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to join our dedicated Inpatient Unit. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Nurses to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient centred care.

Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months experience in palliative care and can 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 Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

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…