Critical Care Staff Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a registered nurse to start their career Critical care nursing. Newly qualified nurses are welcome to apply.

Full and Part time vacancies available.

Critical care at Wirral Hospital is seeking registered nurses who are looking for the chance to deliver a truly holistic caring experience for their patients.

This opportunity will allow you the chance to care for 18 critically ill patients , from all medical and surgical specialities . Once you have developed your skills you can have the opportunity to work with the rehabilitation, follow - up and outreach teams.

Critical Care knowledge and experience is desirable, although not required.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our dedicated and friendly team. Make this your opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic critical care team, dedicated to the highest standards of individualised nursing care.

Main duties of the job

Act as Critical care nurse following completion and assessment of critical care training.
Act as preceptor and supervisor to junior colleagues and unqualified support staff.
Carries out specialised nursing duties following completion of supplemented training
Participates in the rotation of all areas of critical care, as service needs require.
Acts as a specialist core team member working a high proportion of shifts out of hours.

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.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

408-24-954-A

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Critical Care Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Critical Care Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

First level Registration NMC
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course/ evidence

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proficient computer skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be aware of national, local and professional protocols, standards and guidelines
Ability to handle conflict

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiastic
Self-confident

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

First level Registration NMC
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course/ evidence

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Proficient computer skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Be aware of national, local and professional protocols, standards and guidelines
Ability to handle conflict

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiastic
Self-confident

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).