Staff Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in England is seeking a Staff Nurse to join their ward 24 team, a 23-bedded general medicine ward. This role is open to newly qualified nurses and offers a full preceptorship program. The nurse will conduct assessments, deliver care, and support colleagues and student nurses. Candidates should possess a relevant degree or be willing to undertake it. Compensation ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata, with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Professional Development.
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and delivery of nursing care.
• Undertaking risk assessments.
• Supervision and support to colleagues and student nurses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Evidence based practice awareness

Education

Relevant Degree or willingness to work towards degree

Job description

Staff Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 December 2025

Opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join ward 24 nursing team. Ward 24 is a 23 bedded general medicine ward. Applications welcomed from individuals who want to be part of a time delivering high standards of patient care. Newly qualified nurses are encouraged to apply and full preceptorship programme will be offered

Main duties of the job

Assessment care planning delivery and evaluation of nursing care to a patient team following policies and procedures to ensure safe effective care is delivered.

Undertaking risk assessments and necessary adjustments to reduce harm to patients in hospital

Supervision and support to colleagues and student nurses

ensuring evidence based practice to ensure high quality care is delivered

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 Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
• 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
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of team work
• 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: o Excellent communicator (verbal and written) o Able to deal with conflict o Able to support and advise the team o Act as a positive role modell
• Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice o Competent in organizing 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

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata