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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Chester, +2

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant acute experience in a busy clinical NHS or hospital environment.
  • You will assess and care for patients over 74 in a busy acute frailty unit, providing compassionate support in a clinical setting while ensuring high-quality patient experiences.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate should have relevant acute experience of working in a busy clinical NHS/hospital environment.

Responsibilities

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Staff Nurse within the newly located Acute Frailty unit, based on Ward 20 at Arrowe Park Hospital.
  • The unit is an assessment area for over 74 year olds and operates with a 25 inpatient bed base, SDEC area and rapid access clinic.
  • The successful candidate should have relevant acute experience of working in a busy clinical NHS/hospital environment.
  • For further information regarding the role advertised, please refer to the detailed Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the location of the Staff Nurse position?

The Staff Nurse position is located in the Acute Frailty unit on Ward 20 at Arrowe Park Hospital.

What age group does the Acute Frailty unit serve?

The Acute Frailty unit serves patients aged 74 years and older.

How many inpatient beds are available in the unit?

The unit has a 25 inpatient bed base.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The successful candidate should have relevant acute experience of working in a busy clinical NHS/hospital environment.

How many staff are employed by Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs over 6,000 staff.

What type of care services does the Trust provide?

The Trust provides a high-quality range of acute care services.

How accessible is the Wirral for commuting?

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and is within easy reach of major cities like Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as North Wales.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Emma Holmes, the Ward Manager, at emma.holmes8@nhs.net or by telephone at 0151 604 7015.

Science & Healthcare
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5001-10,000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive healthcare services across multiple sites in the Wirral area. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring the well-being and health of the local community. Their purpose is to offer accessible, effective, and compassionate medical services, continuously improving healthcare standards and patient experiences through innovation and dedicated service.