Job summaryWard M1 is a medical ward for the elderly with a bed capacity of 30 and 10 escalation bed. We are looking for a staff nurse who is passionate, conscientious and motivated to make a difference.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your nursing career within a supportive and innovative team. You will be encouraged to contribute to serviceimprovement, influence the future direction of M1 and play an active role in delivering outstanding care for older people. We are committed to supporting staff development and helping every member of the team reach their full potential.
M1 strive to deliver high quality elderly care and support de-conditioning.
We strive to deliver a comfortable atmosphere for all patients and relatives whilst providing a very high standard of care.
Main duties of the jobAs a Band 5 Staff Nurse on M1, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care to older adults with complex medical, frailty and dementia-related needs.
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, recognising and responding to clinical deterioration, administering medicines safely and working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
You will contribute to discharge planning from admission, support rehabilitation and deconditioning initiatives, promote patient independence and ensure care is delivered in line with Trust policies, professional standards and evidence-based practice.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse who is committed to continuous learning, quality improvement and providing outstanding care. You will be supported through regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and encouraged to contribute ideas that improve patient experience and ward practice.
M1 is a supportive and forward-thinking team where every member of staff is encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas and make a positive difference to patient care.
About usAll 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.
DetailsDate posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 408-26-609
Job locations: Clatterbridge hospital, Clatterbridge Road, Wirral, CH63 4JY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available with WUTH.
Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential- 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- 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 SkillsEssential- 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
Desirable- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
