Staff Nurse - Standish Ward

Wwl; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Standish Ward in Wigan. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, and adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Candidates must be registered with the NMC and prepared to work 37.5 hours per week, including day and night duties. Salary ranges from £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, with per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care.
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context.
• Basic computer skills were demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standards of care to patients.
• Work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Care standards

Professional accountability

Computer skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

NMC registration

CPD (continuing professional development)

Job description

Main area Medicine Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Working over 7 days, to include day and night duties, no on call) Job ref 302-26-8268912L-SM1

Site Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN Town Wigan Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59

People at the Heart. One Team. Your Career at WWL.

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a band 5 Staff nurse to work with the team on Standish Ward.

• To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Performs well within a multidisciplinary team
• Upholds NMC Code of Conduct
• Adheres to Trust policies and procedures

If you are passionate about providing the highest standards of care and able to demonstrate our Trust values, putting our patients at the heart of everything you do, then we would like to hear from you.

Candidates must hold NMC Registration to be eligible for this role.

Candidates will be expected to present original certificates for qualifications at interview.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do — we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.

We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful
• ONE Team

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.

At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

• To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Performs well within a multidisciplinary team
• Upholds NMC Code of Conduct
• Adheres to Trust policies and procedure

Planning and Organisational Duties

• Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence
• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
• To be sensitive to the needs of the patients in relation to curtesy, privacy and dignity
• To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided to all patients
• Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

Responsibility for Finance

• To be aware of resources and give high quality cost effective care.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• In conjunction with the ward manager, participate in induction programmes, introducing new staff to the ward and their duties

Responsibility for Health & Safety

• Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

Responsibility for Teaching

• Take personal responsibility for developing and maintain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in conjunction with NMC guidance
• Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust
• In conjunction with the ward manager, help create and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and students and act as a mentor in the supervision and teach of less experienced staff.
• To develop own teaching skills and participate in education programmes supervising unqualified nurses and students as directed

Work Circumstances & on-call

• Shifts of 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance

Additional

• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
• Flexible and positive approach to work

Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
• Understanding of research/audit
• Understanding of resource management
• Understanding of education/student requirements

Skills

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
• Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
• Basic computer skills

Experience

• Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
• Experience of working independently and as a member of a team
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Experience of audit research
• Previous experience in a caring environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current and valid NMC registration
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require participation in an on-call rota, particularly those that are operational in nature.

WWL is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. We recognise continuous or ‘unbroken’ service from any Greater Manchester Local Authority, NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This ensures access to our service-related benefits.

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.

Name Laura Lythgoe Job title Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01942 822711