We have a very exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge to join our trauma and orthopaedic Ward Senior nursing teamThis senior nursing team would welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and needs of this specialist area.

Ward 226 cares for trauma and spinal patients who have and also have complex conditions and needs that are undergoing significant trauma and surgery and require specialist skills and knowledge to aid and maximise their recovery.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have at least 18 months experience of working in an acute hospital within a trauma and orthopaedics setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience. You will play a key role in supporting the Ward Manager and the Senior Staff Nursing team.If you feel you have these attributes, please apply!

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For more details on the post, please contact Oluchi Okeke

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 1 Year experience in acute hospital

Desirable

• Registered with the NMC

desirable

Essential

• managerial experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

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205-6743227