Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department. To manage a group of patients. To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision. To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers. To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Details
Date posted
21 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pro rata if part-time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
205-6968092-B
Job locations
Royal Stoke
Newcastle Road
Stoke On Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Sarah Doherty (see contact details) Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Sarah Doherty (see contact details)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse

• Experience of surgical nursing

• Experience as a student or registered nurse in an acute setting

• Registered nurse

• Experience of surgical nursing

• Experience as a student or registered nurse in an acute setting