Job overview
Fantastic opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our teams across Adult UEC, Medical and Surgical departments at Warrington Hospital.
Successful applicants will be professional, motivated and reliable and will strive to deliver care and treatment that results in positive outcomes and experiences for those requiring our care.
Our fast paced working environment and supportive team are suitable for newly qualified staff as well as experienced nurses. Our team will support you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to practice effectively within your current role, and as means to progressing towards future career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
- Be accountable for performing regular assessments on patient needs, to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery and be adaptable to changing health care requirements.
- You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives and carers to always ensure their involvement in the decisions about treatment, planning and the delivery of their care.
- You will take responsibility for working collaboratively with your team, other professionals and agencies to always ensure the patient’s needs are met, especially in relation to their on-going health care needs, their transfer and their discharge planning.
- Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.
- Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register.
- You will actively participate in patient and public involvement activities.
- All employees have the responsibility to comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures at all times. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder
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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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication
- Able to work as part of a team
- Act as a facilitator and enabler with patients / carers
- Good organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate
- Confident in dealing with difficult situations
- Able to motivate and encourage others
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting and teaching colleagues
- Experience of working closely with external providers to ensure that patients are directed to the right sort of support and services available to them
- Confident in the use of NHS IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Acute recent NHS hospital experience
Desirable
- 6 months post-registration experience
- Experience of involvement with discharge planning
- Evidence of working as part of a wider MDT
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification
- Evidence of up-to date mandatory training.
- Evidence of continued personal professional development.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington Hospital, 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 14 Sep 2026.
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