Job overview
We have an exciting opportunities and are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated staff nurses to join our team working within the 33 bedded acute surgical ward. Applicants should want to provide high quality, safe and sustainable care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Band 5 Staff Nurses who thrive in a challenging environment and are keen to make a positive impact on patient care.
If this is you, we would love for you to join our team on Ward A4, with our already established team.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills and display a genuine passion for nursing.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust. You will be required to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse. The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a clinical area
- Experience in delivering patient care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or relevant experience
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Ward A4 with Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, 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. The contract type is Fixed term: 3 months (end December 2026). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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