Staff Nurse - Ward A | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	14 May 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum, Pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 June 2025
Location:	Wigan, WN6 9EP
Company:	Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7212197/302-25-7120656SS-A

Summary

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Ward A at Wrightington Hospital. The ward is a 28 bedded unit caring for post op patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain knowledge in joint replacements and other orthopaedic surgery's in a centre of excellence. If you are dynamic and thrive on excelling then this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.

Please note NMC registration is a requirement of this role.

'Please note that due to an urgent need to recruit for this vacancy and the short term length of contract for this vacancy, we are unable to provide sponsorship'



Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.

Choose Well – Choose WWL



Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.



WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
• To provide the highest standards of care to our patients.
• Performs well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Upholds NMC Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to Trust policies and procedures.
• Accountable for nursing practice and takes every opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
• Participates in the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care relevant to patients within sphere of responsibility and under supervision.
• To be sensitive to the needs of patients in relation to courtesy, privacy and dignity.
• To be familiar and adhere to Trust and Divisional objectives, policies, guidelines and current legislation.
• To complete patient documentation and undertake record keeping in a timely manner, ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that information systems are maintained.
• To provide information as required, including notification of adverse events and accidents to patients, staff and visitors.
• In conjunction with senior nursing staff and specialist nurses participate in the setting/monitoring and evaluation of standards of care to patients.
• To communicate effectively with all members of multi-disciplinary team regarding patient
care.
• To assist with the investigation and timely resolution of complaints and PALS enquiries.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 May 2025