Staff Nurse - Colorectal

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse for Ward 14, a 37-bed surgical ward on Wirral. The role is part-time (34.5 hours) with day/night rotations, offering a supportive team and preceptorship for newly qualified nurses.

You will deliver high-quality care to colorectal and urology patients, participate in teaching and mentorship, and contribute to a strong multidisciplinary approach within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Awareness of evidence based practice and its application in surgical nursing.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage an acute workload in a busy ward.
• Strong written and spoken communication; team collaboration.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care with a patient-centred approach.
• Ability to prioritise, plan workload and support others.
• Good problem-solving skills and proactive clinical reasoning.
• Willingness to undertake mentoring/preceptorship responsibilities.
• NMC registration and readiness to pursue ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Ward 14 provides care for surgical colorectal and urology patients on a 37-bed ward.
• Support and participate in preceptorship of junior staff and students.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and maintain accurate records in line with NHS standards.

Skills

Evidence based practice

Organisational skills

Time management

Acute workload handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritising workload

Problem solving

Preceptor/mentor capability

Teaching strategies

NMC Assessor readiness

NHS environment awareness

Education

NMC Registration

Degree in Nursing

Willingness to pursue further study

Experience in NHS

Job description

Main area Surgery Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Rotation days/nights) Job ref 408-26-792

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 08:00

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Job overview

Ward 14, is a 37 bed ward specialising in care for surgical colorectal and urology patients (elective and emergency), emergency surgical patients and intestinal failure patients. Our ward includes 11 Enhanced recovery beds and 11 beds for surgical patients requiring specialist nutritional support.

We are a supportive and caring team and we regularly receive positive patient feedback for our care quality and high standards. We have an experienced nursing team and multidisciplinary team who can support you to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills.

We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals with excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and commitment to high quality nursing care.

Newly qualified nurses are also invited to apply because we can offer full preceptorship support.

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

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
• Teaching Experience: Student nurse assessor Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice 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
• 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

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
• Willing to undertake NMC Assessor and mentorship
• 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

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.