Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward 21
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
Ward 21 is an acute medical ward for the elderly, seeking a passionate and motivated Staff Nurse. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ward priorities and strategies, focusing on high standards of care for patients, including those with dementia. The team strives to embed the 6 Cs in all aspects of nursing, with a focus on dementia care, falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and end-of-life care. Preceptorship and opportunities for further education are provided.
Essential criteria
- 1 st 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] 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 - Student nurse assessor/supervisor, 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 abilities, Good time management, Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
- 1 st 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] 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 - Student nurse assessor/supervisor, 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 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.
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Staff Nurse - D.M.E - Ward 21
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
Ward 21 is an acute medical ward for the elderly with a bed capacity of 30. We are looking for a staff nurse who is passionate, conscientious and motivated to make a difference.
This post will give you the opportunity to have a voice within nursing, have input into the priorities and strategies for ward 21, and that of the Trust as a whole. This will help drive us forward as an enthusiastic and inspirational team.
We strive to deliver a comfortable atmosphere for all patients and relatives whilst providing a very high standard of care.
We also enforce the beliefs behind John's Campaign where Ward 21 is working closely with our Dementia Matron and her team to ensure we have an appropriate environment and that all staff are highly trained to provide excellent innovative dementia friendly care.
Main duties of the job
We are open to RN Nurses applying as we feel there is room for the skills and expertise due to the increasing patients admitted with delirium and other cognitive impairment. We feel by having adapted and specialised skills on the ward we can deliver what we promise.
We are proud of the care that we provide, and we strive to embed the 6 Cs in all we do. We want to be the best in all that is nursing including dementia care, f
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