University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Surgical Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 03 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Nurse who can demonstrate experience in delivering care for the acutely ill adult. The Surgical Nurse Practitioner team provides support for the patients within the Surgical Division and is first point of contact for all acutely ill patients out of hours as part of the Hospital at night team. The team provide cover across a split site NHS Trust (Royal Stoke & County Hospital)You must have a positive attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills, leadership, vision and drive to fulfill this key organizational role. Successful candidates will be able to work autonomously and manage their own work load.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Nurse who can demonstrate experience in delivering care for the acutely ill adult. The Surgical Nurse Practitioner team provides support for the patients within the Surgical Division and is first point of contact for all acutely ill patients out of hours as part of the Hospital at night team. You must have a positive attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills, leadership, vision and drive to fulfill this key organizational role. Successful candidates will be able to work autonomously and manage their own work load.

There are many educational opportunities within this post. You will be on part 1 or 12 NMC register. You must be able to provide evidence of recent ongoing professional development. It is essential to possess a relevant qualification and experience for the care of the acutely ill adult

Desirable qualities include Physical Assessment courses, Prescribing, IRMER and ALS. Those candidates without the later courses will be supported in their development, this may be at band 6.

The team is suitably supported both clinically and managerially.For further information please contact. or Matt Kennedy (SNP) or Julian Dawson ANP 15733

About us

We are looking for a Nurse who can demonstrate experience in delivering care for the acutely ill adult. The Surgical Nurse Practitioner team provides support for the patients within the Surgical Division and is first point of contact for all acutely ill patients out of hours as part of the Hospital at night team. You must have a positive attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills, leadership, vision and drive to fulfill this key organizational role. Successful candidates will be able to work autonomously and manage their own work load.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7152245

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

RSUH

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Nurse who can demonstrate experience in delivering care for the acutely ill adult. The Surgical Nurse Practitioner team provides support for the patients within the Surgical Division and is first point of contact for all acutely ill patients out of hours as part of the Hospital at night team. You must have a positive attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills, leadership, vision and drive to fulfill this key organizational role. Successful candidates will be able to work autonomously and manage their own work load.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a Nurse who can demonstrate experience in delivering care for the acutely ill adult. The Surgical Nurse Practitioner team provides support for the patients within the Surgical Division and is first point of contact for all acutely ill patients out of hours as part of the Hospital at night team. You must have a positive attitude with well-developed interpersonal skills, leadership, vision and drive to fulfill this key organizational role. Successful candidates will be able to work autonomously and manage their own work load.

Person Specification

Nurse Practitioner skills

Essential

  • 5 years post registation

Desirable

  • Surgical Experience

band 7 practitioner skills

Essential

  • degree level education
  • qualified nurse
  • 5 years post registration
  • good communication skills

Desirable

  • nurse prescribing
  • health assessment
  • surgical experience
Person Specification

Nurse Practitioner skills

Essential

  • 5 years post registation

Desirable

  • Surgical Experience

band 7 practitioner skills

Essential

  • degree level education
  • qualified nurse
  • 5 years post registration
  • good communication skills

Desirable

  • nurse prescribing
  • health assessment
  • surgical experience

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 Hospital

RSUH

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 Hospital

RSUH

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:

Lead Surgical Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Julian Dawson

julian.dawson@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782715444

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7152245

Job locations

Royal Stoke Hospital

RSUH

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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