Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the senior nurse team in WUTH Critical Care. The opportunity for role development and career progression with educational opportunities tailored to individual needs and experience. Main duties of the job We currently have 1 vacancy for a Band 6 Senior staff nurse. If you have significant critical care experience at Band 5, hold a post registration qualification in Critical Care. High compliance with mandatory training compliance, mentorship qualification or equivalent and are interested. Needs to show evidence of professional development.. I look forward to hearing from you. The successful candidate must be flexible and have an innovative approach to caring for the critically ill, an ability to introduce change to develop and encourage evidence based nursing practice. This post is rotational between ITU and HDU and is also rotation of days and nights 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 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 408-25-060 Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe park road Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description for further information about the Critical Care Specialist Staff Nurseposition available with WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description for further information about the Critical Care Specialist Staff Nurseposition available with WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential First level Registration NMC Significant critical care experience Critical Care Course/ ENB 100 or equivalent Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or equivalent Desirable Leadership course Knowledge and Skills Essential Proficient in all key skills in critical care. Assessment and examination based on Critical Care Competency Framework Proficient computer skills Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic Self-confident Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate ability to organise and plan own work and others Demonstrate the ability to support the critical care team under pressure Be aware of national, local and professional protocols, standards and guidelines Ability to handle conflict Demonstrates excellent leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential First level Registration NMC Significant critical care experience Critical Care Course/ ENB 100 or equivalent Mentorship/ teaching and assessing course or equivalent Desirable Leadership course Knowledge and Skills Essential Proficient in all key skills in critical care. Assessment and examination based on Critical Care Competency Framework Proficient computer skills Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic Self-confident Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate ability to organise and plan own work and others Demonstrate the ability to support the critical care team under pressure Be aware of national, local and professional protocols, standards and guidelines Ability to handle conflict Demonstrates excellent leadership skills 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe park road Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)