Staff Nurse - Outpatient Department | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Wirral is seeking a Staff Nurse to oversee outpatient department operations, ensure excellent patient care, and supervise junior staff. Ideal candidates will have active nursing registration and strong communication skills. Full training is provided, and the role emphasizes teamwork and patient-focused care. Join a supportive environment with a commitment to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate formally on first contact and deal politely with patients.
• Experience in outpatient settings is desirable.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of clinics and communication with patients.
• Take responsibility for nursing care of assigned patients.
• Act as shift coordinator in the absence of managerial staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of complex dressings

Education

Active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

You will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients attending the Outpatient Department.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of clinics and maintaining effective communications with patients and their relatives ensuring patients understand information they have received. You will work alongside and supervise junior members of staff and mentor student midwives, paramedics and nurses.

The Band 5 nurse will take responsibility for the department in the absence of the Deputy Manager. The successful candidate will be compliant with all aspects of revalidation as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have active registration.

Candidates should be able to communicate formally on first contact, dealing with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills ensuring all communications are open, honest and accurate. Value people’s time and protect it as much as possible whilst making the environment friendly and safe for all.

A knowledge and experience of complex dressings including compression bandaging would be advantageous. Previous outpatient experience would be desirable although full training will be arranged on clinics.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers
• Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
• Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change
• Participate in audits
• Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues
• In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator
• Supervise and lead a team of junior staff
• Undertake appraisals of staff within the team
• Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department
• Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines
• Ensure effective communication with Patients , families , peers promoting safe patient care and good patient experience.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025