Job Description

** 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.

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 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.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-25-587
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Critical Care Staff Nurse position available with WUTH. Job description
Job 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

• First level Registration NMC
• Previous acute ward nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• UK professional registration

Desirable

• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• 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

• Enthusiastic
• Self-confident
• flexible

Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• First level Registration NMC
• Previous acute ward nursing experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• UK professional registration

Desirable

• Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or equivalent

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• 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

• Enthusiastic
• Self-confident
• flexible