Staff Nurse - Critical Care | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks experienced Staff Nurses for their Critical Care unit. This is a one-year fixed term role where you'll care for critically ill patients across various specialties. Candidates must have at least one year of acute ward experience and demonstrate a passion for delivering high-quality, holistic nursing care. Join a motivated team committed to excellence in patient care. Full and part-time hours are available, with opportunities for teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have critical care experience.
• 1 year of acute ward experience needed.
• Ability to act as preceptor to junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Participate in the rotation of all areas of critical care.
• Act as a supervisor to junior staff.

Skills

Critical care experience

Acute ward experience

Communication skills

Job description

MUST HAVE Critical CARE EXPERIENCE. Unable to recruit newly qualified staff

This is a fixed term contract for 1 year

Critical care at Wirral Hospital is seeking registered nurses who are looking for the chance to deliver a truly holistic caring experience for their patients. Full and part time hours available

This opportunity will allow you the chance to care for 18 critically ill patients , from all medical and surgical specialities . Once you have developed your skills you can have the opportunity to work with the rehabilitation, follow - up and outreach teams.

Critical Care knowledge and experience is desirable.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our dedicated and friendly team. Make this your opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic critical care team, dedicated to the highest standards of individualised nursing care.

We are looking for Staff Nurses with a minimum of 1 year Acute ward experience.

• Act as Critical care nurse following completion and assessment of critical care training.
• Act as preceptor and supervisor to junior colleagues and unqualified support staff.
• Carries out specialised nursing duties following completion of supplemented training
• Participates in the rotation of all areas of critical care, as service needs require.
• Acts as a specialist core team member working a high proportion of shifts out of hours.

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 Critical Care Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025