University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Staff Nurse

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis.

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the ACP Clinical Nurse Specialist , Matron and Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Senior Clinical Nurse will share the role for the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the ongoing professional development of all staff on the Unit. This will also include ensuring robust systems are in place to record and monitor unit performance against agreed targets for Mandatory training

Main duties of the job

  • Manage and provide care for a patients receiving haemodialysis
  • Will work as part of the Mult disciplinary team to provide safe care to haemodialysis patients and participate in regular monthly MDT's
  • Lead the shift to ensure flow and safety for the haemodialysis patients is maintained
  • Be part on the on call rota to outreach to critical care out of hours.

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

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7657005

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis.

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the ACP Clinical Nurse Specialist , Matron and Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Senior Clinical Nurse will share the role for the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the ongoing professional development of all staff on the Unit. This will also include ensuring robust systems are in place to record and monitor unit performance against agreed targets for Mandatory training

  • Manage and provide care for a patients receiving haemodialysis
  • Will work as part of the Mult disciplinary team to provide safe care to haemodialysis patients and participate in regular monthly MDTS

  • Lead the shift to ensure flow and safety for the haemodialysis patients is maintained

Be part on the on call rota to outreach to critical care out of hours

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse has delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis.

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team in close liaison with the ACP Clinical Nurse Specialist , Matron and Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Senior Clinical Nurse will share the role for the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the ongoing professional development of all staff on the Unit. This will also include ensuring robust systems are in place to record and monitor unit performance against agreed targets for Mandatory training

  • Manage and provide care for a patients receiving haemodialysis
  • Will work as part of the Mult disciplinary team to provide safe care to haemodialysis patients and participate in regular monthly MDTS

  • Lead the shift to ensure flow and safety for the haemodialysis patients is maintained

Be part on the on call rota to outreach to critical care out of hours

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • NMC registered for 3 years

essential

Essential

  • 2 years haemodialysis experience

desirable

Desirable

  • renal course

desirable

Essential

  • Leadership course
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • NMC registered for 3 years

essential

Essential

  • 2 years haemodialysis experience

desirable

Desirable

  • renal course

desirable

Essential

  • Leadership course

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

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

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

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

Helen Barlow

Helen.Barlow@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676462

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7657005

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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