University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Staff nurse

The closing date is 23 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our busy outpatient team. In this post you will be responsible for providing elements of patient care, assisting with procedures and undertaking both simple and complex dressing. In addition there are some duties such as dealing with clinic issues and undertaking the nurse in charge role.

Our aim is to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of patient care. We are committed to developing a culture in line with the trust values which also improves quality and enhances the patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will ideally have some experience of nursing in a surgical setting and also have complex dressing skills although training will be also be offered. You must be flexible to the demands of the service and be able to work as part of a wide multi-disciplinary team.

You will be expected to take on the nurse in charge role once trained which involves the organisation and support of the clinics and staff skill mix.

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

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7429508

Job locations

Outpatients 1

Main building RSUH

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Organisation and daily running of the clinics ensuring high standards of patient care and experience.
  • Ensuring a safe and effective skill mix of staff.
  • Assisting in procedures and chaperoning of patients.
  • Simple and complex wound dressings
  • Removal of drains/catheters
  • Supporting/mentoring student nurses

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Organisation and daily running of the clinics ensuring high standards of patient care and experience.
  • Ensuring a safe and effective skill mix of staff.
  • Assisting in procedures and chaperoning of patients.
  • Simple and complex wound dressings
  • Removal of drains/catheters
  • Supporting/mentoring student nurses

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • At least 1 years post registration experience in an NHS hospital

Desirable

  • Experience in a surgical setting
  • Teaching/mentoring qualification or experience

Essential

Essential

  • Full NMC registration

Desirable

  • Experience in complex wound care
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • At least 1 years post registration experience in an NHS hospital

Desirable

  • Experience in a surgical setting
  • Teaching/mentoring qualification or experience

Essential

Essential

  • Full NMC registration

Desirable

  • Experience in complex wound care

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

Outpatients 1

Main building 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

Outpatients 1

Main building 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:

Clinic nurse manager

Lorraine Candlin

lorraine.candlin@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674659

Details

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7429508

Job locations

Outpatients 1

Main building RSUH

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


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