Ward Manager/Charge Nurse

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 23 April 2025

Job summary

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join Ward 123 Older Adults Team. The ward has a strong multi-disciplinary team providing care to older adults, taking direct admissions from our Frail Elderly Assessment Unit and Acute Medical Unit.

This successful post holder will work part-time alongside the current Senior Sister to manager and lead the ward. So suitable for an established leader or an aspiring leader that will benefit from working alongside and proven role model and leader.We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and needs of this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

You will be a registered nurse with an excellent track record of success in leading a team. You will be passionate about patient care and have the foresight and ability to facilitate and sustain change.You will have evidence of degree level study and recent study development and will be willing to undertake further study to facilitate you in your role. You will require at least 2 years within a senior nursing leadership.

You must be willing to develop the team under your leadership and lead change with confidence and care.We will provide you with a supportive environment and you will have a mentor within the Division to help you in your role. You will receive support from your own team, with clinicians who are eager and willing to help you with the continued development of this ward.

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.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7124750

Job locations

UHNM

Royal Stoke Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience to include 12 months of management/leadership experience
  • Acute NHS Experience
  • Leadership/Management Qualification or Training

Desirable

  • Older Adults Care
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post registration experience to include 12 months of management/leadership experience
  • Acute NHS Experience
  • Leadership/Management Qualification or Training

Desirable

  • Older Adults Care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Royal Stoke Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Royal Stoke Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Older Adults

Lee Ann Boardman

lee-ann.baordman@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676079

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7124750

Job locations

UHNM

Royal Stoke Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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