An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the nursing team on Ward 8 at County Hospital.

Ward 8 is a 37 bedded unit. We specialise in Day Surgery and Surgical procedures requiring recovery over a 23 hour period. Due to the diverse variety of surgical procedures that take place on Ward 8 w are able to offer a wealth of learning opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will be NMC registered Nurse, preferably with experience in Surgical Nursing. you should have a keen interest in the above specialities. And in turn, we will provide you with a robust induction to the area, a friendly and welcoming team that will support you on your journey with us. You will have the opportunity to learn form existing staff members, the CNS as well as the chance to see the surgeries fist hand.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Senior Sister Julie Williams

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Motivated and the ability to motivate others
• Desire for knowledge and awareness of own limitations
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good written and non-verbal skills
• Positive attitude

Desirable

• 1 year experience in surgical nursing

Education

Essential

• NMC registered

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County - Ward 8

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

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