Job summary

We have an exciting opportunities and are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated staff nurses to join our team working within the 33 bedded acute surgical ward. Applicants should want to provide high quality, safe and sustainable care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Band 5 Staff Nurses who thrive in a challenging environment and are keen to make a positive impact on patient care.

If this is you, we would love for you to join our team on Ward A4, with our already established team.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills and display a genuine passion for nursing.

About us

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation

Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:

Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone

Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all

One team - we work well together and with our communities

We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.

We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.

Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-NAM5A4-2290

Job locations

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust. You will be required to workas a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, whilst evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy.The post holder will support staff in the development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effective delivery of service to patients within the Trust. You will be required to workas a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.The post holder will always work within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a clinical area
• Experience in delivering patient care

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or relevant experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working within a clinical area Experience in delivering patient care Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with a diploma/degree or relevant experience Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication

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

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)

Address

Warrington and Halton Hospitals

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA5 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)