Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Colorectal and General Surgery, . Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Birkenhead, Wirral CH49 5PE, UK
Job Description
Job Summary
Ward 14, is a 37-bed ward specializing 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.
About Us
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 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.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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 of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as neighboring North Wales.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
- 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
- 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
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence-based practice
- Good organizational/time management skills
- Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognize the importance of teamwork
- Competent in organizing/prioritizing 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
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Employer's Website
Proceed to apply
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location