Job overview
Ward 14, is a 37 bed ward specialising in care for surgical colorectal and urology patients (elective and emergency), emergency surgical patients and intestinal failure patients. Our ward includes 11 Enhanced recovery beds and 11 beds for surgical patients requiring specialist nutritional support.
We are a supportive and caring team and we regularly receive positive patient feedback for our care quality and high standards. We have an experienced nursing team and multidisciplinary team who can support you to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills.
We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals with excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and commitment to high quality nursing care.
Newly qualified nurses are also invited to apply because we can offer full preceptorship support.
Main duties of the job
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 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
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator (verbal and written) Able to deal with conflict Able to support and advise the team Act as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching Experience: Student nurse assessor 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
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level NMC Registration
- Evidence of Professional Development
- Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
- Experience of maintaining accurate records
- Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Willing to undertake NMC Assessor and mentorship
- 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
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Colorectal and General Surgery with Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Wirral, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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