Registered Nurse - Surgical Emergency Unit

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU). The role involves assisting a busy team, delivering high quality care to acutely unwell surgical patients and contributing to efficient unit operations.

The post requires good communication, infection prevention knowledge, and experience with ECG recording, venepuncture, cannulation and catheterisation. A commitment to development within the NHS is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of professional development.
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training.
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records.
• Awareness of NHS policies and the changing NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team in the efficient running of the unit and care for surgical patients during their hospital stay.
• Demonstrate good communication, keep clear records and maintain high standards of infection control.
• Support learning and act as a mentor for junior staff where required.

Skills

ECG recording

Venepuncture

Venous cannulation

Catheterisation

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Practice supervisor

Education

Degree or willingness to register toward degree

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Registered Nurse - Surgical Emergency Unit

The closing date is 18 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced worker to join the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.

On this unit, no day is ever the same: It is a fast paced environment that strives to provide excellent assessment, efficient treatment and high quality patient care.

SEU is a 20 bedded assessment Unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have an Ambulatory area with 6 trolleys and 19 Chairs, where we provide initial assessment for patients referred via their general practitioners or from ED., In addition to this, we run an Ambulatory clinic (Mon - Fri) which allows investigations such as CT/ Ultrasound scans to be done efficiently and at short notice. This clinic helps prevent hospital admissions whilst positively impacting patient experience.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve assisting the team in the efficient running of the unit and caring for surgical patients during their hospital stay.

Good interpersonal skills and high standards of written and verbal communication are essential. We also require a caring attitude and motivation to learn and develop practice. Experience in ECG recording, monitoring vital signs, Venepuncture, venous cannulation and catheterisation are also essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of infection prevention and control along with an understanding of the surgical admission process.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for more information about the Registered Nurse - Surgical Emergency Unit opportunity available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Evidence of professional development
• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisation/ time management
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
• Ability to problem solve
• Good time management
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal Skills: ? Excellent communicator (verbal and written) ? Able to deal with conflict ? Able to support and advise the team ? Act as a positive role model
• Teaching experience: Student nurse assessor/ supervisor. Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to new staff. Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/ packages.
• Managerial & Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/ experience of the speciality. Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice. Competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Good time management
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata