Staff Nurse - Dressing Clinic

Job overview

Full Time 37.5 hours per week- Fixed Term 12 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Regional Plastic Surgery Dressing Clinic at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, to join our highly-skilled Team of Nursing & Medical Staff.

Mersey Regional Plastics Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital provides treatment and repair of major lacerations where there is loss of tissue/ function, Re-attachment of severed body parts (re-implantation), Reconstruction surgery including where there is loss of tissue e.g. due to cancer or severe infections or trauma.

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical assessment of wounds and the treatment, and you should be able to work autonomously within this area, as the clinic is predominantly nurse led.

Experience in wound care is essential.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills when dealing with both patients & relatives and have the ability to make a clear decision with confidence and communicate this effectively. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and work effectively with outside agencies.

Your professional development is important to us, we believe this enables you to give the best possible care to our patients and visitors.

An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

• To develop the skills to care for acutely unwell patients.
• Liaise with senior Medical/Medical staff to provide a high quality service to patients and their families.
• Offer advice / support to staff as required.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources.
• Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Improving Working Lives.
• Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Risk Management principles.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 7th November 2025

Closing date: 16th November 2025

Shortlisting date: 17th November 2025

Proposed Interview date: 24th November 2025 (TBC)

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.