Band 5 Staff Nurse - Rolling vacancy

NHS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Greater Manchester is looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join their teams across various specialities. This position offers flexible contracts including full-time, part-time, and seasonal arrangements. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses or newly qualified awaiting PIN, committed to delivering excellent patient care, and capable of working in a dynamic environment. The role also includes opportunities for professional development supported by the Trust, making it an exciting opportunity for healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Supportive induction and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses

Ongoing professional development and study leave opportunities

Access to staff wellbeing services and occupational health

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register or newly qualified awaiting PIN.
• Evidence of recent clinical experience or successful preceptorship for newly qualified staff.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective nursing care in line with professional standards.
• Administer medications and treatments, maintaining accurate records.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Ability to maintain and improve standards of care

Education

Relevant nursing qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent)

NMC Registration or due to obtain

Job description

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for care? Would you like to be part of our multi‑award‑winning Trust, which is one of the best performing hospitals in the region? Are you a newly qualified nurse or an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity at WWL for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our teams. We have vacancies across a number of specialities within our 2 Divisions. We are looking for registrants who live to our values and deliver care to our patients that they would expect their loved ones to receive. We support a range of contracts, including Permanent, Fixed Term, Full/Part Time, Seasonal, Annualised and flexible working arrangements. Roles may be ward, clinic or outpatient based across Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh sites. Apply now – applications are reviewed continuously and interviews are held on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective nursing care in line with professional standards and local policies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using evidence‑based practice.
• Administer medications and treatments, maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Supervise and support junior staff, students and healthcare assistants.
• Maintain professional development and comply with NMC revalidation requirements.
• Promote the vision and values of Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, leading by example and ensuring that we demonstrate these values in our leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our services.

What We Offer

• Supportive induction and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.
• Ongoing professional development and study leave opportunities.
• Access to staff wellbeing services and occupational health.
• NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 pay and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and specialist training.

About Us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and our values. WWL is committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Senior positions (Band 8a and above) may be expected to participate in an on‑call rota.

Job Details

Date posted: 25 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro‑rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible, Compressed, Term time, Annualised hrs

Person Specification – Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register or newly qualified awaiting PIN
• Relevant nursing qualification (degree, diploma or equivalent)
• Evidence of recent clinical experience or successful preceptorship for newly qualified staff
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team and manage competing priorities
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with professional guidelines and trust policies
• Develop and maintain professional knowledge and skills, participate in clinical audits, and meet revalidation requirements
• Work within the framework of the NMC Code of Conduct and ensure compliance with all trust policies, procedures, and standards, including infection control and health and safety
• Ensure the cost‑effective use of resources and report any problems with working practices
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk, and report any concerns according to local procedures

Person Specification – Additional

• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Internal rotation
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Knowledge – Essential

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice
• Understanding of research/audit
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge – Desirable

• Understanding of resource management
• Understanding of education/student requirements

Skills – Essential

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context

Skills – Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Experience – Essential

• Experience of working independently and as a member of a team

Experience – Desirable

• Post‑qualification experience
• Previous experience in a caring environment
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Experience of audit/research

Qualifications – Essential

• RSCN / RN Child
• NMC Registration or due to obtain

Qualifications – Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing Course
• Degree/Diploma Studies
• Specialist Skills Course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

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, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate for any country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer Details

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh
Wigan Lane, Wigan
WN1 2NN
Website: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/