Staff Nurse - Paediatrics
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Wirral, CH49 5PE
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
Are you looking for a new challenge within paediatrics? We have what you are looking for. Owing to promotions and developments, we have opportunities ...
A qualitative and safe experience is at the heart of all our patient experiences. If you have the experience and desire to improve services for our children and young people then this will be the challenge for you.
These positions will offer the successful candidates an ability to build upon existing skills and knowledge, whilst working within a friendly developing team with a vision for constantly changing and improving children's services within a dynamic district general hospital.
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.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 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 Skills
Essential
- 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
- Act as a positive role model
Desirable
- Teaching Experience: Student nurse assessor 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 organising own workload and that of others
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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