Staff Nurse - Ward

Staff Nurse - Ward 8C

Trust:
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 July 2026

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care on a busy diabetes ward. The role involves working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, undertaking delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse, and following the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. After successful completion of the foundation gateway, the post holder will be required to take charge of a ward/department for a span of duty.

Key duties include:

• Assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care on a busy diabetes ward.
• Carrying out blood glucose and ketone monitoring.
• Supporting the multi-disciplinary team and following delegated tasks from the ward manager or deputy ward manager.
• Ensuring compliance with 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, informing the nurse in charge of changes that 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 Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to 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.
• Develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.
• Undertake expanded practice, under supervision, to optimise patient care 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.

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing as a minimum)
• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training

• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
• Experience with in relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of working with learners

• Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations

• 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

• 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.