Job summary
Elective and Trauma Orthopaedics.

We are looking to recruit a Registered General Nurse to join our established team. We offer the ability to work within elective and trauma orthopaedics.

Ward 12 is a 13 bedded Elective Unit for patients undergoing complex total hip and total knee replacement surgery.

WAFFU (Wirral Acute Femoral Fracture Unit) is an 8 bedded admission unit which specialises in providing care for trauma patients with a fractured hip.

We offer excellent support with experienced mentors to those who are newly qualified.

To experienced nurses, we offer the opportunity to develop and utilise their clinical skills.

We encourage and support ongoing learning and development within the role.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment, planning and delivery of care for a caseload of patients.
• Liaise with all members of the multi disciplinary team and act as patient advocate to ensure high standards of care are achieved.
• Support and supervise junior staff and students with the education and development.
• Assist in the day to day management of the Ward, ensuring standards are met.

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.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 408-26-879

Essential qualifications, experience and 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

Desirable qualifications, experience and training

• 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

Essential 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
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written), able to deal with conflict, able to support and advise the team, and act as a positive role model

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Student nurse assessor/supervisor, evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff, and evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty, evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice, and competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities, good time management, and awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Ward 12 Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager Sue Richards, suerichards1@nhs.net, 01516047784

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