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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Support
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-587-A
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hospital
Town
Upton
Salary
per annum pro rata
Closing
02/09/2025 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Critical Care

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

** Please note that although this vacancy is advertised as Full time, there is   Part  time hours available**

Critical care at Wirral Hospital is seeking registered nurses who are looking for the chance to deliver a truly holistic caring experience for their patients.

This opportunity will allow you the chance to care for 18 critically ill patients , from all medical and surgical specialities . Once you have developed your skills you can have the opportunity to work with the rehabilitation, follow - up and outreach teams.

Critical Care knowledge and experience is desirable.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our dedicated and friendly team. Make this your opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic critical care team, dedicated to the highest standards of individualised nursing care.

We are looking for Staff Nurses with a minimum of 1 year Acute ward experience.

Main duties of the job

  • Act as  Critical care nurse following completion and assessment of critical care training.
  • Act as preceptor and supervisor to junior colleagues and unqualified support staff.
  • Carries out specialised nursing duties following completion of supplemented training
  • Participates in the rotation of all areas of critical care, as service needs require.
  • Acts as a specialist core team member working a high proportion of shifts out of hours.

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 attached Job description for further information about the Critical Care Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • First level Registration NMC
  • Previous acute ward nursing experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • UK professional registration
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Be aware of national, local and professional protocols, standards and guidelines
  • Ability to handle conflict
  • Proficient computer skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-confident
  • flexible

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Christine Jones
Job title
Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 552 1801
Additional information

Internal extension number: 2173

Please phone for any more information or an informal visit 

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