Clinical Nurse Specialist- PEG support Nurse


Company:	Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wirral, CH49 5PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit a PEG support Nurse to work within the PEG service within Gastroenterology in the Medicine Division.

The team consists of 1 X WTE PEG Specialist Nurse with Gastroenterology Consultant support.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated and organised individual, who can communicate effectively. You will be expected to work well independently and as part of a team to ensure high quality of patient care.

This role is an ideal starting position for anyone who wants to develop their nursing skills within the PEG team . The role will be based across Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

For an informal discussions please contact us to discuss this role further.

The Nurse Specialist will provide support for the patient and family requiring a PEG through treatment and throughout the care journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for PEG patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate

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.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the PEG support Nurse. This role is to work with the PEG specialist nurse supporting patients who have been identified as requiring a PEG or who have a PEG insitu.

This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

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