Staff Nurse

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Knowsley is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the 5D team at Whiston Hospital. This role involves providing specialist rehabilitation for stroke patients in an integrated care environment. Responsibilities include assessing and implementing care plans, supervising junior staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Ideal candidates will be NMC registered nurses with a commitment to patient independence and wellbeing. This role offers opportunities in a well-rated NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC standards of proficiency.
• Experience in acute care and rehabilitation settings.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care.
• Carry out nursing procedures in line with NMC standards.
• Supervise junior staff and learners.
• Ensure the health and independence of patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Supervision

Patient care assessment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team in 5D Whiston Hospital. 5D has 25 in-patient beds and a specialist gym area for rehabilitation and group therapy. The main aim of ward 5D is to provide specialist rehabilitation for patients with a stroke, delivered by our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists and support from the National Stroke Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care to patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.
• Carry out nursing procedures in line with current NMC standards of proficiency.
• Ensure the health, wellbeing and independence of patients and service users across healthcare settings, maintaining associated records, and ensuring all patients receive safe and effective care at all times.
• Supervise junior staff and all learners.
• Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times.

About the Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Services

• Acute Care – providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all sites.
• Primary Care – providing services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre in St Helens.
• Community Services – adult community services for St Helens, wheelchair services in Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre, and rehabilitative beds at Newton Community Hospital.
• Specialist Regional Services – Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital.

Achievements

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018.
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal).
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Clinical & Communication Skills

• Planning and organising a defined caseload of patients on a continuing basis.
• Assessing, planning, implementing/delivering and evaluating patient care, recognising signs of deterioration and responding according to protocol.
• Maintaining safe custody of drugs and ensuring procedures meet statutory and Trust requirements.
• Effective communication with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team, using persuasion and reassurance.
• Providing training to students and supervising junior staff.

Use of Resources

• Efficient use of ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and equipment maintenance.
• Managing patient valuables, ensuring safe storage and transportation.
• Signing off agency timesheets accurately.
• Coordinating with the Roster Coordinator to maintain balanced rosters.
• Ordering and receiving goods within the Trust’s financial framework.

Team Development

• Deputising in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Managing own time and delegating to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Acting as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Supporting the department’s appraisal process for junior staff by providing feedback.
• Participating in redeployment requirements and ensuring safe staffing across the Trust.

Research, Audit & Personal Development

• Contributing to data collection for research and audit purposes and identifying audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
• Critically evaluating research before applying to clinic practice to enhance patient care.
• Identifying areas for self‑development and supporting the team’s culture of learning and innovation.
• Maintaining a professional portfolio and reflective diary for development and revalidation.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 9 Feb 2026.