Staff Nurse - Gynaecology

We are looking to recruit an exceptional and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our inpatient Gynaecology team at Arrowe Park Hospital. This post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The Gynaecology Unit consists of the Gynaecology Outpatient Department and Treatment Centre, a 16 bedded inpatient ward, daycase unit, and an acute Gynaecology Assessment and Early Pregnancy Unit. The inpatient unit also supports with surgical outliers.

The successful candidate will support the nursing and medical team to provide safe care and treatment for patients during their admission to the unit. The role is rotational between the inpatient ward, day case unit and assessment areas and includes long days, weekends and night shifts., You will work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth, safe and positive journey for all of our patients.

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and have an ability to deal with potentially difficult and emotive situations relating to pregnancy loss and oncology in a sensitive manner and make decisions using their own judgement whilst recognising the remit of their role.

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.