University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Sister

The closing date is 03 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a fixed term 12 month term as Senior Sister in the Paediatric Surgical and Oncology Ward.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Surgical, Inpatient and Day Case Unit and Oncology Inpatients under the guidance of the Child Health Matron.

For more information on this role, please contact Matron for Child Health, Emma Kelsall (Emma.Kelsall@uhnm.nhs.uk) or 01782 679082.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the clinical team to set and deliver clinical standards for quality patient care and outcomes monitoring clinical effectiveness and undertaking audit programmes.

The post holder will also be responsible for the HR management of the ward establishment taking lead responsibility for sickness absence reporting and management, performance management working within the Trust Policy and procedure, Education and Development of the nursing workforce and ensuring key trust and directorate data is up to date demonstrating a well led and effective unit.

The post holder will work closely with the Child Health Management Team and will be responsible for the delivery of the Senior Nurse meeting's and unit meetings producing minutes and action plans.

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed view of the roles and responsibilities.

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

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7517458

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed view of the roles and responsibilities, you can also contact Matron for Child Health Emma Kelsall Emma.Kelsall@uhnm.nhs.uk or 01782 679082.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed view of the roles and responsibilities, you can also contact Matron for Child Health Emma Kelsall Emma.Kelsall@uhnm.nhs.uk or 01782 679082.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Desirable

  • Post Registration study in relevant speciality.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include management and leadership - minimum 3 years experience
  • Evidence of working within a childrens surgical and oncology service
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Good communication skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Leadership skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on NMC Register
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Desirable

  • Post Registration study in relevant speciality.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include management and leadership - minimum 3 years experience
  • Evidence of working within a childrens surgical and oncology service
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Good communication skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Leadership skills

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:

Matron for Child Health

Emma Kelsall

Emma.Kelsall@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782679082

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7517458

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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