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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Rotation days/nights)
Job ref
408-26-792
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/10/2026 08:00

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Colorectal

Band 5

 

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

Ward 14,  is a 37 bed ward specialising in care for surgical colorectal and urology  patients (elective and emergency), emergency surgical patients and intestinal failure patients. Our ward includes 11 Enhanced recovery beds and 11 beds for surgical patients requiring specialist nutritional support.

We  are a supportive and caring team and we regularly receive positive patient feedback for our care quality and high standards. We have an experienced nursing team and multidisciplinary team  who can support you to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills. 

We are looking for motivated and hardworking individuals with excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and commitment  to high quality nursing care.  

Newly qualified nurses are also invited to apply because we can offer full preceptorship support.

 

 

Main duties of the job

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching Experience:  Student nurse assessor  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
  • 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

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • 1 st 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 criteria
  • Willing to undertake NMC Assessor and mentorship
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

This vacancy is subject to an application cap. Once the cap is reached, the vacancy will automatically close and move to the shortlisting stage.

Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sister Kath Mitchinson
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 604 7013
Additional information

Please Contact Kath Mitchinson

or one of Deputy ward Managers  on Ward 14 ext 8933

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