Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward 23

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a passionate Staff Nurse for Ward 23, specializing in stroke care. The role offers opportunities for professional development and the chance to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Ideal for both newly qualified and experienced nurses, you will contribute to high-quality patient care and be involved in innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Suitable for newly qualified applicants and those with post registration experience.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records.
• NHS Experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of care with commitment to communication.
• Act as a practice supervisor and mentor.
• Support and advise the team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to problem solve

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Degree or willingness to register towards degree

Job description

Go back Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward 23

The closing date is 16 May 2025

Ward 23 is a Hyper Acute stroke ward with some beds for care of the elderly with a bed capacity of 28. 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 23, and that of the Trust as a whole. This will help drive us forward as an enthusiastic and inspirational team.

We are proud of the care that we provide and we strive to embed the 6 C's in all we do. We want to be the best in all that is Stroke care including working in a true multidisciplinary team, and helping to prevent harms including falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention and end of life care.

We want to ensure our most vulnerable patients receive the support and care they deserve. We deliver up to date Stroke treatments for our patients, including thrombolysis treatment and treatment of acute cerebral haemorrhage, and you would be trained in all aspects of this treatment.

This post is suitable for newly qualified applicants and those with post registration experience.

Main duties of the job

We strive to deliver a comfortable atmosphere for all patients and relatives whilst providing a very high standard of care, with a commitment to a high level of communication for our patients and their family.

Preceptor-ship will be offered to the successful candidates and opportunities will be given for further education and support. We as a team want to grow and broaden our nursing knowledge and we want you to be part of this.

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
• 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
• 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

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated
• Self-Confident
• Ability to be sensitive and empathic
• Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
• Has identified methods of dealing effectively under pressure
• Embrace the Core Values
• Communicate formally on first contact
• Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
• Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate
• Value people's time and protect it as much as possible
• Make an environment friendly and safe for all
• Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
• Supporting safe patient care
• Good patient experience and communication
• Maintain own competence
• Act as a positive role model
• Ability to deal with conflict

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

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearper annum pro-rata