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Senior Staff Nurse

Employer
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Location
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 per annum
Closing date
13 Oct 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team, which specialises in upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery

We are a fast paced surgical ward caring for patients pre and post operatively using varied pathways to deliver care

You will participate in innovative and evidenced based nursing practice through professional leadership supporting the clinical team with close liaison with the senior sister and senior team

We pride ourselves in developing the specialist skills required to deliver our services to achieve high quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to hold excellent clinical skills and expertise in the care of upper and lower gastrointestinal patients

Act as a role model in accordance with standards set by the senior sister in line with the UHNM trust values

It is essential to have a minimum 2 years acute surgical nurse experience within an acute hospital setting and to have had exposure of clinical leadership of a team, utilising clinical knowledge to promote effective team working, with patient safety as a priority

Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship or equivalent to support development of students and new staff within the team

Develop, improve and evaluate best practice working in line with the UHNM trust policies and procedures at all times

Key role to be part of a senior team who wish to instil a positive working culture where wellbeing of patients, their relatives and staff is a priority

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

The successful candidate will be required to hold excellent clinical skills and expertise in the care of upper and lower gastrointestinal patients

Act as a role model in accordance with standards set by the senior sister in line with the UHNM trust values

It is essential to have a minimum 2 years acute surgical nurse experience within an acute hospital setting and to have had exposure of clinical leadership of a team, utilising clinical knowledge to promote effective team working, with patient safety as a priority

Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship or equivalent to support development of students and new staff within the team

Develop, improve and evaluate best practice working in line with the UHNM trust policies and procedures at all times

Key role to be part of a senior team who wish to instil a positive working culture where wellbeing of patients, their relatives and staff is a priority

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Diploma / Degree


Desirable

  • Mentorship or equivalent


Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in acute ward setting


Desirable

  • Working as NIC


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST4 6QG

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205-6608092

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