Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse – Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date: 15 June 2026. Position posted: 01 June 2026.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for the care of a patient requiring paediatric intensive care. As a staff nurse in PICU you will be working in one of the UK's leading centres for Paediatric Intensive Care, dedicated to children aged 0‑16 years with a diverse range of complex and specialist needs, including Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurology, Burns, Infectious Diseases and Oncology.

You will work within a national ECMO centre and Major Paediatric Trauma Centre, supporting cutting‑edge technology and delivering critical care excellence.

• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments of critically ill children.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care based on assessment findings.
• Manage and maintain the airway of critically ill children safely and effectively.
• Administer and manage complex drug regimens safely, involving patients and families in care planning and delivery.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specialised equipment required in PICU.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care, ensuring the care environment is appropriate for children and that all interventions are evidence‑based and reflect current research developments.
• Respect and uphold the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients and their families, ensuring cultural and religious needs are met.
• Perform clinical assessment skills to support patient care.
• Work effectively to ensure patient safety, using clinical judgment to assess situations, analyse information, and evaluate care options.
• Accurately document all clinical observations, test results, and relevant records.
• Work effectively as an integral member of the MDT.
• Contribute to the efficient and effective use of resources.
• Provide clear, up-to-date information to families in collaboration with the MDT.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure continuity of care and promote a coordinated, family‑centred approach.

For experienced paediatric nurses who have recent PICU experience and have completed a PCCS Foundation programme, we offer a bespoke local induction package overseen by the Paediatric Intensive Care education team.

For newly qualified nurses, we offer a 12‑month Foundations in Critical Care course, aligned with the Paediatric Critical Care Society nursing competency framework, which includes a 12‑week supernumerary period.

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship; details can be reviewed on the government website.

Band: 5
Salary:
Depending on experience

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full‑time

Location:

Alder Hey, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP, United Kingdom

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate family‑centred care without direct supervision that is evidence‑based / best practice.
• To maintain high standards of nursing care and to promote an environment suitable for the care of children.
• To maintain a role as a primary nurse at all times through admission to discharge addressing care requirements sensitive to the individual needs of the patient and family.
• To manage and organise ward effectively as shift leader.
• Maintaining patient records and confidentiality.
• To contribute to and participate in quality improvement, clinical audit and research programmes.
• Ensure the privacy and dignity of patients and their families is maintained and religious and cultural beliefs are respected at all times.
• To contribute to the effective utilisation of resources and maintenance of adequate stock levels.
• To participate in incident reporting as required.
• Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• To ensure all Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain readiness of all equipment ensuring that it is decontaminated after use and…