Staff Nurse- Ward 24
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This Staff Nurse position on Ward 24 involves assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care for a caseload of patients. The role requires creating a therapeutic environment, adhering to hospital policies, and liaising with multidisciplinary teams. You will also contribute to promoting evidence-based practice and continuously update your skills and knowledge.
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Act as a practice supervisor
- [contact details removed] 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: 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
- 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
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- 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
- Act as a practice supervisor
- [contact details removed] 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: 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
- 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
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 5d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
A vacancy has become available for a Staff Nurse on Ward 24. Responsible for the assessment planning and delivery of nursing care for a caseload of patients.
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.
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