Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse to work within the Trauma and Orthopaedic unit, Ward A6 at North Cheshire & Mersey NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Staff Nurse will be responsible as a registered, accountable, and autonomous nurse to always act in the best interests of patients and take responsibility for own actions and decisions. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will work alongside all aspects of the multi-disciplinary team within the department. 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.

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

19 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-NAM5SS-2288

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG

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 work as 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 the 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 work as 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 the full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

NMC registered

Essential

• NMC registered

Desirable

• Band 5 nurse
• Minimum 1 year experience
• experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics or an acute ward

Registered Nurse ,Degree or Diploma

Essential

• 1 year

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Able to work as part of a team.Demonstate wareness of own limitations.

Person Specification NMC registered Essential NMC registered Desirable Band 5 nurse Minimum 1 year experience experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics or an acute ward Registered Nurse ,Degree or Diploma Essential 1 year Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Able to work as part of a team.Demonstate wareness of own limitations.

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.

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. 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 Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG

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 Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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