The Global Training and Education Centre based at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals (WWL) NHS Foundation Trust are seeking enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join the GTEC Nurse programme. This programme provides an opportunity to come to the UK, be trained, educated and gain NHS experience in a nursing capacity for a fixed period of three years. We are a friendly and welcoming team which is committed to ensuring we provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share the Trust’s values and beliefs, in both medical and surgical Specialties across the Trust. Specific location and ward allocations will be confirmed ahead of commencement in post, considering your experience / preferences. 

The Job Description and Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

As the post holder you will work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework. You will maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse.

Successful candidates will also enjoy full training and support via our bespoke OSCE Intensive training course, training through the years including preceptorship and mentoring from our experienced staff. Successful candidates will be eligible for subsidies/support towards their visa, travel, NMC registration and accommodation. All you need is a desire to learn and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care for our patients.

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service you will have access to the following benefits:

- Competitive pay

- Paid annual leave

- Training and development opportunities

- Access to our very own pension’s scheme

This advert is part of a rolling recruitment programme throughout 2020 and 2021.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

The government has announced that from 1 April 2022, all NHS staff, health and social care workers, and volunteers working in England who have face-to-face contact with service users, will need to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are medically exempt. 

In your application please can you advise if you are applying for a role in Midwifery / Maternity or as a General Adult in Medical / Surgical position?