Staff Nurse- Out Patient Department inWirral inWirral PUBLISHED 3 SEP 2024

You will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients attending the Outpatient Department.



You will be responsible for the smooth running of clinics and maintaining effective communications with patients and their relatives ensuring patients understand information they have received. You will work alongside and supervise junior members of staff and mentor student midwives, paramedics and nurses.



The Band 5 nurse will take responsibility for the department in the absence of the Deputy Manager. The successful candidate will be compliant with all aspects of revalidation as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have active registration.



Candidates should be able to c

ommunicate formally on first contact, dealing with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

Demonstrate excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills e

nsuring all communications are open, honest and accurate. Value people’s time and protect it as much as possible whilst making the environment friendly and safe for all.



A knowledge and experience of complex dressings including compression bandaging would be advantageous. Previous outpatient experience would be desirable although full training will be arranged on clinics.



REF: (completed by HR)



Hrs pw: various



Shift pattern: Monday-Saturday including some Sunday and evening clinics


Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables

Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers

Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines

Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team

Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change

Participate in audits

Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues

In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator

Supervise and lead a team of junior staff

Undertake appraisals of staff within the team

Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department

Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines

Ensure effective communication with Patients , families , peers promoting safe patient care and good patient experience.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Jones Job title: Lead Nurse Email address: Telephone number:

Sister Yvonne Grice

Sister Hazel Scott