Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 16 March 2026

The post holder carries responsibility and accountability for the health care management of their patient group, in collaboration with senior nurses and Team Leaders. The band 5 staff nurse will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating family centred programmes of care.

For experienced paediatric nurses who have recent PICU experience and have completed a PCCS Foundation programme we offer a bespoke local induction package to meet your needs, created and overseen by the Paediatric Intensive Care education team.

For newly qualified nurses
, we offer a 12-month Foundations in Critical Care course, aligned with the Paediatric Critical Care Society nursing competency framework, which includes a 12-week supernumerary period.

Clinical Responsibilities
Maintain high standards of nursing care and promote an environment suitable for the care of children, ensuring that all planned carefully reflects latest research developments. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate family centred programmes of care in partnership with colleagues or senior staff and ultimately without direct supervision. Actively participate in mentorship for junior staff and students and participate in clinical supervision.

Ensure child protection issues are acted upon promptly and appropriately. Continuously develop the clinical role in order to be able to work independently, anticipate care needs of patients and actively manage their journey through the Trust. This includes being able to work independently or as part of a team in potentially stressful, distressing or emotional circumstances including life support and assessment.

To extend and expand nursing roles within the nurses competence, and with appropriate training as guided by local and departmental policies and procedures.

As a staff nurse in PICU you will be working in one of the UK's leading centres for Paediatric Intensive Care, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact every day. Our state‑of‑the‑art 21‑bed PICU cares for children aged 0-16 years with a diverse range of complex and specialist needs, including Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurology, Burns, Infectious Diseases, and Oncology.

As a national ECMO centre and Major Paediatric Trauma Centre, you'll work with cutting‑edge technology and be part of a team trusted to deliver the highest level of critical care. Our fast‑paced, dynamic environment is supported by a strong multidisciplinary team culture, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to innovation and excellence. If you're passionate about developing your skills, embracing new challenges, and contributing to outstanding care for critically ill children, Alder Hey PICU is the place to grow your career.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.
Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

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Management Aim to promote high moral within the nursing team by good staff relationships and clear lines of communication. Monitor effective use of resources, in collaboration with colleagues. Maintain a safe working environment. Organise and manage effectively designated area in liaison with shift leader. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Record and report accidents /incidents to patients or staff in accordance to Trust guidelines and policy.

Communication To promote an effective communication system, both written and verbal, which ensures that a team approach to family centred care is encouraged and adopted. Enter appropriate data into the electronic patient record system in a timely manner and ensure all nurse led screens are completed. Participate in relevant departmental meetings and represent the department at Trust wide meetings when appropriate, disseminating information as appropriate.

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