Staff Nurse – Dressing Clinic
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Regional Plastic Surgery Dressing Clinic at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care, to join our highly-skilled Team of Nursing & Medical Staff.
Mersey Regional Plastics Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital provides treatment and repair of major lacerations where there is loss of tissue/function, Re‑attachment of severed body parts (re‑implantation), Reconstruction surgery including where there is loss of tissue e.g. due to cancer or severe infections or trauma.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical assessment of wounds and the treatment, and you should be able to work autonomously within this area, as the clinic is predominantly nurse led.
Experience in wound care is essential.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills when dealing with both patients & relatives and have the ability to make a clear decision with confidence and communicate this effectively. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and work effectively with outside agencies.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- To develop the skills to care for acutely unwell patients.
- Liaise with senior Medical/Medical staff to provide a high quality service to patients and their families.
- Offer advice / support to staff as required.
- Work collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team to maximise best use of resources.
- Demonstrate commitment to the principles of Improving Working Lives.
- Promote a safe working environment in accordance with Risk Management principles.
Closing date: 5 June 2026.
Qualifications
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (degree/diploma)
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge & Experience
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of NMC professional standards for practice contained within the code
- Experience of working in a clinical environment
- Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
- Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary team
- An understanding of national, regional and local NHS issues
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships at all levels
- Effectively prioritises and co‑ordinates own workload
- Ability to de‑escalate complex situations
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
- Awareness of the need for confidentiality at all times
- Computer literacy e.g. experience of electronic patient record
Other
- Frequent moderate effort for several short periods of time such as manual handling of patients and equipment.
- Frequent concentration required for drug calculation and administration
- Dealing with frequent interruptions and competing demands
- Ability to work within highly distressing or emotional circumstances e.g. end of life care
- Ability to communicate distressing information
- Ability to communicate in a challenging environment
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure.
Trust Values
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We are Inclusive
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.
£32,073 to £39,043 a year, pro rata
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