Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward 22 | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Wirral is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their team in Ward 22. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate care for elderly patients with complex conditions. Responsibilities include patient assessment, creating therapeutic environments, and supervising junior staff. A commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care is essential. This position isn't suitable for newly qualified nurses. The role includes opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Warm and friendly working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing, particularly with elderly care and patients with long-term conditions.
• Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care effectively.
• Familiarity with policies and protocols within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for patient assessment and care delivery.
• Create a therapeutic environment for patients, relatives, and carers.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Contribute to audits and meet departmental objectives.

Skills

Passion for patient care

Conscientiousness

Motivation

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Ward 22 is a 31-bed acute elderly care ward. We care for some of our most vulnerable patients, many with multiple long-term conditions, and we also look after telemetry and complex Parkinson patients. Our team is friendly, supportive, and passionate about safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. We are looking for a staff nurse who is passionate, conscientious and motivated to make a difference.

This post will give you the opportunity to have a voice within nursing, have input into the priorities and strategies for ward 22, and that of the Trust as a whole. This will help drive us forward as an enthusiastic and inspirational team.

We want to ensure our most vulnerable patients receive the support and care they deserve.

This post is not suitable for newly qualified applicants due to not being able to complete their preceptorship.

• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables.
• Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
• Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
• Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change.
• Participate in audits.
• Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
• In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator.
• Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students.
• Supervise and lead a team of junior staff.
• Undertake appraisals of staff within the team.
• Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department.
• Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025