Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of needs, development of programmes of care and the implementation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.



To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the department



To manage groups of patients



To take charge of the clinic when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the role.



To act as a role model to students and nursing associates



To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and the nursing team.



To ensure that all activities are in keeping with the NMC professional code of practice



To follow the divisional and UHNM policies and procedures



To report the condition of patients clearly and precisely to the nurse in charge, medical or paramedical staff to to receive and follow instructions related to patient care.



To assist staff with procedures while maintaining privacy and dignity.



Maintaining the custody and administering of drugs in line with trust policy.



Maintain and promote professional standards of behaviour and dress acting as a role model to others



To have an understanding of the UHNM policy regarding complaints raised by patients or relatives.



University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.



All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.



UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.



At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.



For further information please see the job description and job specification or contact the hiring manager.