Staff Nurse - Accident & Emergency
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Registered Nurse to join a dynamic team in the Accident & Emergency department. It involves delivering emergency care to a diverse patient population in the Wirral. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and possess a kind, caring, and compassionate attitude. The position focuses on providing effective and efficient high-quality emergency care.
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
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
- 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
- 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
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
- 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
- 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.
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Staff Nurse - Accident & Emergency
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Our friendly, dynamic and talented team requires Registered Nurses to join them in an exciting opportunity to become part of our large team. Are you looking for a challenge? Are you interested?
This is a rewarding but demanding role that requires dedicated Nurses to deliver emergency care to patients in a diverse population of the Wirral. Do you want to join a focused team to deliver high quality care?
We want enthusiastic highly motivated nurses that can demonstrate a kind, caring and compassionate attitude with a desire to provide effective and efficient emergency care.
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
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