Job summary
The successful candidate will be working within a busy and proactive surgical assessment area managing both bedded and ambulatory patients.
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse into the Emergency Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology Directorate. This roll is required for a staff nurse based on the surgical assessment and Surgical Ambulatory Care Unit (SAU). SAU is an acute emergency surgical portal comprising of both male and female patients undergoing all aspects of Un Planned Emergency General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Max Fax and Plastic surgery.
We are looking for a dynamic individual, who is passionate about the standards of care we deliver to our patients', using innovation and evidence based nursing practice and viewing our patients holistically for their individual nursing needs.
The applicant will need to be able to demonstrate excellent professional leadership skills while supporting the clinical team. You would be helping the Senior Ward Sister to develop and build a team of dedicated nursing and support staff, who pride themselves in delivering high quality care. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
Main duties of the job
Applications are welcome from newly qualified staff nurses or experienced staff nurses. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate who is looking for a development opportunity in a proactive and dynamic working environment.
The applicant will demonstrate excellent professional leadership skills
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse into the Emergency Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology Directorate. SAU is an acute emergency surgical portal comprising of both male and female patients undergoing all aspects of Un Planned Emergency General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Max Fax and Plastic surgery.
We are looking for a dynamic individual, who is passionate about the standards of care we deliver to our patients, using innovation and evidence based nursing practice and viewing our patients holistically for their individual nursing needs.
The applicant will need to be able to demonstrate excellent professional leadership skills while supporting the clinical team. You would be helping to develop and build a team of dedicated nursing and support staff, who pride themselves in delivering high quality care. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
Applications are welcome from both newly qualified staff and current Band 5s who wish to explore different clinical management opportunities . This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate who is looking for a development opportunity in a proactive and dynamic working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a band 5 staff nurse into the Emergency Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology Directorate. SAU is an acute emergency surgical portal comprising of both male and female patients undergoing all aspects of Un Planned Emergency General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Max Fax and Plastic surgery.
We are looking for a dynamic individual, who is passionate about the standards of care we deliver to our patients, using innovation and evidence based nursing practice and viewing our patients holistically for their individual nursing needs.
The applicant will need to be able to demonstrate excellent professional leadership skills while supporting the clinical team. You would be helping to develop and build a team of dedicated nursing and support staff, who pride themselves in delivering high quality care. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
Applications are welcome from both newly qualified staff and current Band 5s who wish to explore different clinical management opportunities . This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate who is looking for a development opportunity in a proactive and dynamic working environment.
Person Specification
experience within Surgery
Essential
- previous experience of Surgical nursing
Desirable
- Moderate evidence of surgical nursing
18 months post reg experience
Essential
- 18 months experience in surgical nursing
Desirable
- 18 months experience in nursing
NMC pin number
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
experience within Surgery
Essential
- previous experience of Surgical nursing
Desirable
- Moderate evidence of surgical nursing
18 months post reg experience
Essential
- 18 months experience in surgical nursing
Desirable
- 18 months experience in nursing
NMC pin number
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
