Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Assessment Unit
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
We are actively recruiting for Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses to the Acute Assessment Unit at Royal Liverpool hospital. We are looking for RNs who have experience in Acute Medicine. We believe in excellent patient care and would like to recruit experienced, dynamic individuals who believe in our trust values and will ensure that every patient receives exceptional patient care.

We are family friendly and flexible with shifts and offer a wide range of long days and short shifts across both sites. We have full time and part time positions available.

If you are interested please apply today.

Main duties of the job
The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate must be dynamic, possess excellent communication skills, and have a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.

As a Band 6 Nurse you will be offered a comprehensive development package including a period of supernumerary, training and education. You will have access to the departmental education team and have the opportunity to develop and progress your career.

You will have the opportunity to work in all the areas of Acute Medicine and will rotate to the Acute Medical Unit, High Care as well as Acute Assessment Area.

About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and 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.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 287-RMED-433-26
Job locations: Acute Medical Unit RLUH, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom

Job description
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached.

Person Specification
Essential

• Supportive of colleagues
• High level of personal and professional credibility
• Well motivated
• Excellent communication - written / verbal
• Ability to work in changing environments
• Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
• Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
• Evidence of management experience
• Evidence of change management
• Application of evidence based practice
• Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
• Lead role in education of staff and patients
• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
• Post registration qualification in speciality

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
• 1st level Degree

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Acute Medical Unit RLUH, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: AAU Matron Jeanette Patterson, jeanette.patterson@liverpoolft.nhs.uk, 01517062842

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