Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse who is experienced 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. 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
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 be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine and palliative care, 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.

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 our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Apply through our website for more information.

Details
Closing date: 25 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 410-SUR-8353679

Essential

• Qualified RN with NMC registration of > 2 years experience
• Degree in nursing
• Palliative care exp in acute hosp setting
• Mentorship/teaching qualification
• Works in an acute hospital setting
• Post registration experience
• Recent acute hospital experience

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in speciality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Ward Manager: Sandra Wilson, s.wilson1@lhch.nhs.uk, 01516001386

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