Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Nurse with a background in palliative care to join our dedicated and compassionate team at The Woodlands Inpatient Unit. The ideal candidate will bring both enthusiasm and a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality nursing care to patients and their families.
In this role, you will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, ensuring exceptional care and a supportive environment for patients in their final stages of life. We seek a dynamic individual who is passionate about improving patient experiences, demonstrating excellent communication skills, and actively contributing to the development of colleagues.
Key Requirements
* 1st Level Registered Nurse
* Minimum 2 years experience working as a Band 5 Registered Nurse or a Band 6 registered nurse with palliative experience
* A dedication to ongoing professional development and improving team collaboration
* Current NMC pin registration
* Experience in an acute NHS or palliative care setting
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Nurse to join our team. As a senior nurse, you will be expected to demonstrate your clinical skills and knowledge at the highest standard, supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. This role requires leadership potential, effective communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative, and innovative approach to the clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and support to the nursing team, promoting high standards of patient care.
* Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, and innovative approach in all aspects of the clinical environment.
* Effectively communicate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent care delivery.
* Demonstrate passion for delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring patient safety and well‑being at all times.
* Take responsibility for holding the IMPaCT out‑of‑hours phone during weekdays and weekends.
* Assist in the development and implementation of best practices and clinical guidelines.
About us
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.
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, providing general and emergency hospital care and highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Job details
Posted: 11 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full‑time
Location: Woodlands Hospice, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree Site, Liverpool, L9 7LA
Reference number: 287‑AMED‑290‑25‑A
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
* Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
* Post‑registration qualification in a speciality
* 1st level degree (desirable)
Experience
* 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
Knowledge
* Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance
Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work in changing environments
* Basic IT skills, including e‑mail and word processing
Other
* Supportive of colleagues
* High level of personal and professional credibility
* Well motivated
Other requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.
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.
Employer details
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Woodlands Hospice, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree Site, Liverpool, L9 7LA
Website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/
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