Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team on ward 102, which specialises in emergency and general surgery.
We are a fast paced emergency surgical ward caring for patients who are admitted via the emergency portals, providing patient care across a wide variety of specialities. Including upper and lower GI, Urology, Gynaecology, Vascular and general surgery.
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 surgical 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
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience in acute ward setting
Desirable
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience in acute ward setting
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
