Looking for senior staff nurse jobs in the UK? North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to support the Community Winter Stepdown Ward at Halton Hospital.
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| Job Title | Senior Staff Nurse |
| Employer | North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust |
| Location | Halton Hospital, Runcorn |
| Salary | £39,959–£48,117 per year |
| Job Type | Fixed term (4 months), full-time or part-time |
| Experience | Significant clinical experience in the setting of care |
| Visa Sponsorship | Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets UK immigration requirements and the organisation determines it is appropriate |
| Closing Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Vacancy Reference | C9835-WA26-157 |
About the Employer
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust serves more than one million residents across Halton, Warrington and the wider North West. It brings together community and out-of-hospital services with inpatient and elective care at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and professional nursing expertise on the Community Winter Stepdown Ward
- Coordinate day-to-day ward management, patient flow and discharge pathways
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for medically optimised patients
- Lead on comprehensive assessments to identify and overcome barriers to discharge
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and safe discharge
- Act as Nurse in Charge when required
Requirements
Essential:
- RN First level (RGN)
- District Nursing Degree (NMC) Specialist Practitioner qualification
- Demonstrates community experience
- Significant clinical experience related to the setting of care
- Significant experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable: Mentorship qualification; first-line management or leadership experience; non-medical prescribing.
Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants
Sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role. Applicants must confirm their current right to work status.
Salary and Benefits
- Agenda for Change Band 6 pay scale
- Flexible working considered
- Opportunity to support winter pressures and patient flow
- Fixed-term leadership role
- Community stepdown setting
- Band 6 salary
- Sponsorship not guaranteed
- Closing date 3 November 2026
- Fixed term to 31 March 2027
How to Apply
Apply through NHS Jobs. Review the full job description and person specification attached to the advert before submitting.
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