Band 5 Staff Nurse (Ward 11, Aintree site)
Full-time and part-time hours will be considered and will involve working internal rotation from day to night shifts. The applicant is also expected to work bank holidays and weekends. This vacancy is a 12 month fixed term to cover maternity leave.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Inform the nurse-in-charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
- Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and trust guidelines.
- Maintain and improve the 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 involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients' condition.
- Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.
Qualifications
No previous experience is required for any applicants wishing to apply, but it would be an advantage if you have some background experience in caring for adults in a hospital setting with gastrointestinal medical conditions.
This advert closes on Friday 22 May 2026.
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