Job Description

Ward 18 is an Acute Multi-Speciality Surgical Ward caring for ENT, Maxillofacial, Colorectal, Urology, General and Emergency Surgery patients.
We are currently growing our team and are looking for both newly qualified and experienced nurses to join us.
We offer excellent support with experienced mentors to those who are newly qualified.
To experienced nurses, we offer the opportunity to develop and utilise their clinical skills.
We offer training in tracheostomy care, stoma care, wound management, TPN and PICC line management. We encourage and support ongoing learning and development within the role.
If you are looking to up skill and work within a diverse speciality then Ward 18 is for you.
Main duties of the job

• Assessment, planning and delivery of care for a caseload of patients.
• Liaise with all members of the multi disciplinary team and act as patient advocate to ensure high standards of care are achieved.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students with the education and development
• Assist in the day to day management of the Ward, ensuring standards are met.

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
29 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-25-1070
Job locations
Ward 18 Arrowe Park Hospital
Upton Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• 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

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• 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 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
• Interpersonal Skills: o Excellent communicator (verbal and written) o Able to deal with conflict o Able to support and advise the team o Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice o Competent in organizing own workload and that of others Knowledge and Skills Essential Desirable Measure o Good problem solving abilities o Good time management o Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• 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

• Act as a practice supervisor
• Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
• 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 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
• Interpersonal Skills: o Excellent communicator (verbal and written) o Able to deal with conflict o Able to support and advise the team o Act as a positive role model

Desirable

• Teaching Experience: o Student nurse assessor/supervisor o Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff o Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills: o Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty o Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice o Competent in organizing own workload and that of others Knowledge and Skills Essential Desirable Measure o Good problem solving abilities o Good time management o Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Skills Required