University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Staff nurse

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

The vascular ward is looking for enthusiastic, caring and compassionate nurses who want a rewarding nursing pathway and who have a specific interest in Vascular nursing.

We can offer you training in caring for patients with complex vascular conditions and wound management. We can offer theatre experience to see the patient journey throughout and to work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe discharge for these patients who have very specific needs.

We have four level one higher monitoring vascular beds within the ward. Once you have completed level one Training, You will have the opportunity to learn skills and undertake competencies to care for these patients pre and postoperatively, ensuring a high quality of care at all times. You will be given the opportunity for Preceptorship and we will support you with your learning and development for you to become an integral part of our team.

On a day to day basis you will be caring for patients which may belong to other specialities; supporting your colleagues on the ward to provide safe, high quality care to your patients. You will participate as an active member of the nursing team, accountable for your practice and acting as role model.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate a good knowledge of surgical conditions and the treatment required, using evidence based practice. You will support the team in the assessing , planning, delivery and evaluation of care to patients attending the department in accordance with Trust and Directorate pathways. You would be joining an established, dynamic, supportive team who always strive to uphold the Trusts Values at all times and work towards provide Quality care to all our patients.

Enthusiasm and and interest in Vascular Surgical Nursing.

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

30 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, Part-time

Reference number

205-7492231

Job locations

Royal stoke university hospital

Newcastle under lyme

stoke on Trent

ST46QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Acute surgical experience

essential

Essential

  • Good Communication skills
  • computer skills

Desirable

  • previous experiience at RN or through nurse education
Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Acute surgical experience

essential

Essential

  • Good Communication skills
  • computer skills

Desirable

  • previous experiience at RN or through nurse education

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 under lyme

stoke on Trent

ST46QG


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 under lyme

stoke on Trent

ST46QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Philippa Winnington

philippa.winnington@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782676110

Details

Date posted

30 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, Part-time

Reference number

205-7492231

Job locations

Royal stoke university hospital

Newcastle under lyme

stoke on Trent

ST46QG


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