University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

This new innovation is born out of a vision to create a sustainable future for the urological specialist nursing team, it intends to make an expert urological nurse from a novice.The successful candidate will rotate within all aspects of urological nursing embracing this rich learning opportunity, remaining responsible for the assessment of patient needs, development of programmes of care, and implementation and evaluation.To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department.To manage a group of patients.To take charge of the ward department when rostered and assessed as competent, to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision.To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers.To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team

This exciting opportunity enables a novice staff nurse to build on key nursing skills whose foundations are rooted within a genuine interest for urological specialist nursing and become an expert.The aim is to harness talent, build confidence and clinical capability aligned with academic achievements that will future proof advanced urological nursing .

rooted within a genuine interest for urological specialist nursing and become an expert.

The aim is to harness talent, build confidence and clinical capability aligned with academic achievements that will future proof advanced urological nursing .

Main duties of the job

Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive, and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team. Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff Initiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team. To report ward and departmental affairs to the LUN/ACP Matron and Sister / Charge Nurse and to participate in discussions and ward departmental meetings.Ensure that patients concerns are addressed through liaison with senior staff.Remain connected and a valued member of the urological specialist nursing team.To communicate in a professional manner with all patients and visitors to the ward /departmentPromote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised. Take personal responsibility for ensuring communication relating to patient discharge is accurate.It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.

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.

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7629137

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle under Lyme

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive, and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team. Escalate concerns in a patients condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff Initiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team. To report ward and departmental affairs to the LUN/ACP Matron and Sister / Charge Nurse and to participate in discussions and ward departmental meetings.Ensure that patients concerns are addressed through liaison with senior staff.Remain connected and a valued member of the urological specialist nursing team.To communicate in a professional manner with all patients and visitors to the ward /departmentPromote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised. Take personal responsibility for ensuring communication relating to patient discharge is accurate.It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive, and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team. Escalate concerns in a patients condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff Initiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team. To report ward and departmental affairs to the LUN/ACP Matron and Sister / Charge Nurse and to participate in discussions and ward departmental meetings.Ensure that patients concerns are addressed through liaison with senior staff.Remain connected and a valued member of the urological specialist nursing team.To communicate in a professional manner with all patients and visitors to the ward /departmentPromote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised. Take personal responsibility for ensuring communication relating to patient discharge is accurate.It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC qualification
  • Trust IT skills

Desirable

  • Urological experience
  • Team player

essential

Essential

  • Understanding of professional accountability

Desirable

  • Innovative
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC qualification
  • Trust IT skills

Desirable

  • Urological experience
  • Team player

essential

Essential

  • Understanding of professional accountability

Desirable

  • Innovative

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

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle under Lyme

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

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle under Lyme

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister / Urology Nurse Practitioner

tracy.harrison2@uhnm.nhs.uk

tracy.harrison2@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671182

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7629137

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Newcastle under Lyme

ST4 6QG


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