Registered Nurse - Surgical Emergency Unit
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (63% match) is an eligible occupation, and Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust assigned 64 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2237 jobs, according to the Home Office.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 63% match
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 25% match
- Likely 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 7% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced worker to join the Surgical Emergency Unit (SEU) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.
On this unit, no day is ever the same: It is a fast paced environment that strives to provide excellent assessment, efficient treatment and high quality patient care.
SEU is a 20 bedded assessment Unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have an Ambulatory area with 6 trolleys and 19 Chairs, where we provide initial assessment for patients referred via their general practitioners or from ED., In addition to this, we run an Ambulatory clinic (Mon - Fri) which allows investigations such as CT/ Ultrasound scans to be done efficiently and at short notice. This clinic helps prevent hospital admissions whilst positively impacting patient experience.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve assisting the team in the efficient running of the unit and caring for surgical patients during their hospital stay.
Good interpersonal skills and high standards of written and verbal communication are essential. We also require a caring attitude and motivation to learn and develop practice. Experience in ECG recording, monitoring vital signs, Venepuncture, venous cannulation and catheterisation are also essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of infection prevention and control along with an understanding of the surgical admission process.
Person specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st level NMC Registration
- Evidence of professional development
- Act as a practice supervisor
- Willing to undertake Practice Assessor Training
- Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
- Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Good organisation/ time management
- Ability to deal with an acute workload
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
- Ability to problem solve
- Good time management
- Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
- Ability to problem solve
Desirable
- Teaching experience: Student nurse assessor/ supervisor. Evidence of ability to act as a mentor to new staff. Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/ packages.
- Managerial & Clinical Skills: Relevant clinical knowledge/ experience of the speciality. Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice. Competent in organising own workload and that of others
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
About the employer
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Other registered nursing professionals (SOC 2237) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~511k in sample- Middle half £33,748–47,112
- Median £39,260
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust assigned 64 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2237 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.