Senior Staff Nurse
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Staff Nurse has arisen for committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable individuals who wish t...
- Supporting the Ward Manager and senior nursing team in the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within a busy Neurosurgical ward.
- Providing clinical leadership, coordinating daily ward operations, managing patient flow, supporting and developing staff, and promoting patient safety, quality improvement, and effective multidisciplinary working.
- Working alongside the senior nursing team to ensure safety and compliance with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the staff, providing clinical and managerial support to Registered Staff and support staff.
- Responsible for work allocation and checking of tasks of support staff and/or less experienced staff.
- Possesses, or is willing to develop, specialist knowledge and expertise in the care and management of patients with neurosurgical conditions.
- Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Evidence of degree level study/diploma in nursing
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal leadership & management training
Knowledge, skills, training & experience
Essential
- Ability to lead change or new ways of working
- Minimum of 3 years experience post registration
- Minimum of 1 years experience undertaking Band 6 responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience within a Neurosurgical setting or knowledge of Neurosurgery
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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