We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, professional and friendly staff nurses to join the team within the Medical Day Case Unit based in Arrowe Park Hospital.
This post initially is day time working 8am-4pm, with future expansion to 8am-8pm Monday - Friday. Both Full time and Part Time position available.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate enhanced clinical knowledge of both day case procedures alongside ambulatory care models of working. This candidate with need to be competent in numerous clinical skills such as venepuncture, complex management of lines/ drains, ANTT practices and pre / post operative recovery monitoring, alongside the ability to prioritise own workload with minimal supervision.
Following the relocation of the Medical Day Case Unit to a new facility following the recent restructure in the services, this enables many of our patients to attend as planned day cases and return home the same day.
The Medical Day Case Unit works in conjunction with many of the specialities teams with the recent addition of Cardiac, Heart Failure, Frailty, Respiratory, Haematology and Gastroenterology Ambulatory services to promote admission avoidance and deliver safe planned care.
The Unit also offers recovery for Interventional Radiology patients to ensure that they can undergo specialised investigation and be discharged home the same day following a short recovery period.
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.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of day care. Experience of cannulation, PICC Lines, post- procedure care is essential. An evidenced and proven record of change and development is also essential.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent infection control practice along with evidence of working within the Trust values.
The successful candidate must have experience of working with the public, and be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidates to expand their clinical knowledge over many specialities whilst being part of the start of an ever expanding unit.
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
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