Location
Wirral, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
05 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Covering Maternity)
Posted Date
26 May 2026

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Staff Nurse within the newly located Acute Frailty unit, based on Ward 20 at Arrowe Park Hospital, as a fixed term 12 month contract. The unit is an assessment area for over 74 year olds and operates with a 25 inpatient bed base, SDEC area and rapid access clinic. The successful candidate should have relevant acute experience of working in a busy clinical NHS/hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

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This advert is for Staff Nurse 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. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Covering Maternity). The application deadline is 05 Jun 2026.

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