Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward 22 The closing date is 30 November 2025 Ward 22 is a 31-bed acute elderly care ward. We care for some of our most vulnerable patients, many with multiple long-term conditions, and we also look after telemetry and complex Parkinson patients. Our team is friendly, supportive, and passionate about safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. This post will give you the opportunity to have a voice within nursing, have input into the priorities and strategies for ward 22, and that of the Trust as a whole. This will help drive us forward as an enthusiastic and inspirational team. We want to ensure our most vulnerable patients receive the support and care they deserve. This post is not suitable for newly qualified applicants due to not being able to complete their preceptorship. Main duties of the job Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables. Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers. Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines. Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change. Participate in audits. Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues. In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator. Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students. Supervise and lead a team of junior staff. Undertake appraisals of staff within the team. Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department. Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines. 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. Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Evidence of Professional Development Experience of maintaining accurate records Relevant clinical knowledge and experience Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse 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 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 Excellent communicator (verbal and written) Able to deal with conflict Able to support and advise the team Act as a positive role model Teaching Experience 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 abilitiesGood 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr