Job overview
A vacancy has become available for a Staff Nurse on Ward 24. Responsible for the assessment planning and delivery of nursing care for a caseload of patients.
Main duties of the job
- Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables .
- Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
- Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change.
- Participate in audits.
- Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
- In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator.
- Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students.
- Supervise and lead a team of junior staff.
- Undertake appraisals of staff within the team.
- Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department.
- Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
Applicant requirements
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.
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/supervisor • 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
- 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
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This advert is for Staff Nurse- Ward 24 with Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Arrowe Park Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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