Our critical care department not only has 33 commissioned critical care beds for both level 2 and 3 patients, but we have also been able to create an exciting 5 bed enhanced surgical recovery unit. This enhanced surgical recovery area cares for elective post-operative patients. Our dedicated critical care team is also responsible for:
Caring for critically ill patients in the hospital
Caring for patients after major operations
Providing first responder support to all unstable patients in the hospital
Providing support to all patients with serious medical illness and instability
The royal site is also the regional specialist centre for infectious diseases, acute pancreatitis, hepatobiliary surgery, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP - a rare blood disease). Critical care also provides a critical care outreach service, follow-up clinics, and psychological support for patients, relatives, and staff. We have a research team within critical care based on the unit. We have a dedicated practice educator team, who provide extra support and training, and there are a variety of opportunities for CPD courses including the critical care course and various development opportunities for all staff.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the nurse with continuing responsibility of the unit. Key responsibilities will include: Development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes Participating in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers Maintaining agreed standards of nursing care Determining nursing priorities and planning patient care Informing the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care Maintaining nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines Maintaining and improving quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensuring due regard is given to customs, values, and spiritual beliefs of patients Providing information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition Assisting in the safe custody, checking, and administration of drugs, including inotropes Developing/possessing the clinical knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients, including the management of patients with multiple organ failure and complex nursing needs Developing/possessing the ability to undertake expanded practice, in order to optimise patient care, in accordance with unit and Trust policies Acting at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives Acting always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintaining active status on NMC Register Taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge Identifying objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care Providing cover for and undertaking duties of absent colleagues as necessary Following all the policies and procedures of the organisation Hours per week
We are looking for highly motivated nurses interested in working in our busy and challenging Critical Care environment and our enhanced surgical recovery area. Minimum Requirements
Registered Nurse, current NMC registration Diploma or degree in Nursing Desirable Qualifications
Mentorship/teaching qualification Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty Experience
Must have 6 months post-registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment Evidence of working with students Knowledge
Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations Skills
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 Desirable Skills
Basic IT skills, including email and word processing Other Requirements
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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
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The postholder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of the nurse with continuing responsibility of the unit. Key responsibilities will include: Development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes Participating in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers Maintaining agreed standards of nursing care Determining nursing priorities and planning patient care Informing the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care Maintaining nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines Maintaining and improving quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit Ensuring due regard is given to customs, values, and spiritual beliefs of patients Providing information and support to patients/carers, ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patient's condition Assisting in the safe custody, checking, and administration of drugs, including inotropes Developing/possessing the clinical knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients, including the management of patients with multiple organ failure and complex nursing needs Developing/possessing the ability to undertake expanded practice, in order to optimise patient care, in accordance with unit and Trust policies Acting at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives Acting always in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintaining active status on NMC Register Taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge Identifying objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care Providing cover for and undertaking duties of absent colleagues as necessary Following all the policies and procedures of the organisation Hours per week
We are looking for highly motivated nurses interested in working in our busy and challenging Critical Care environment and our enhanced surgical recovery area. Minimum Requirements
Registered Nurse, current NMC registration Diploma or degree in Nursing Desirable Qualifications
Mentorship/teaching qualification Post-registration qualification in relevant specialty Experience
Must have 6 months post-registration experience and successful completion of band 5 foundation gateway competencies Experience within relevant clinical setting Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment Evidence of working with students Knowledge
Knowledge of current nursing issues and clinical governance Demonstrates awareness of own limitations Skills
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 Desirable Skills
Basic IT skills, including email and word processing Other Requirements
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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
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