# HDU Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hdu-staff-nurse/36837e2d-7646-411d-a468-2e62d966ad42 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hdu-staff-nurse/36837e2d-7646-411d-a468-2e62d966ad42.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T15:01:18.367Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_Womens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Critical_care_HDU/Critical_care_HDU-v8074341 - **Employer website:** https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/REMAX/contact ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will work autonomously within the two bedded level 2 High Dependency Unit facility Recent critical care experience or equivalent is desirable HDU / Critical Care certificate is desirable Current UK NMC registration is essential Full training / induction period will be given The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual who will be passionate and committed to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience The post holder will be an ambassador for the 6 C’s culture for compassionate care – Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Commitment and Courage ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work autonomously within the two bedded level 2 High Dependency Unit facility Recent critical care experience or equivalent is desirable HDU / Critical Care certificate is desirable Full training / induction period will be given ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Assist with the clinical management of patients within HDU Maintaining high standards of clinical practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times Provide clinical support and knowledge to patients and their families To promote collaborative working partnership and effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team Act as an effective role model and demonstrate organisational leadership skills,acting up for senior staff during their absence in the clinical area Contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for ongoing professional development of all staff and students within the unit To support the HDU Manager and Matron in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most efficient and effective use of all resources, to the benefit of the service and the Trust To develop links with all care agencies to facilitate seamless care delivery Promote health and wellness through practice and education of patients, relatives,carers and staff Full job description attached ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate an ability to work within HDU ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Flexibility and adaptability - Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements. ### Qualifications & Learning **Essential** - RGN Educated to diploma/ degree level or equivalent - Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998 or equivalent **Desirable** - ENB Critical care/ HDU course or equivalent desirable ### Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes **Essential** - Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials - Communicates articulately and sensitively - Basic IT Knowledge and or qualification - Demonstrates effective team working - Organisational & prioritising skills - Safe use of equipment - Knowledge of infection control policy and processes - Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE’s ## Documents - [lw logo (jpg, 709.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1363) - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10387115) - [recruitment pack (pdf, 9.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2490) - [recruitment docs (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365870) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 273.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365869) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.