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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Staff Nurse

The closing date is 14 December 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic band 6 nurse to join a dynamic and fast paced Imaging Nursing Team. The role of the imaging nurse is specialised, and there is a requirement to work in all of the different areas of the imaging department inclusive of Interventional Suites, CT, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and the Radiology Day case Unit. The successful applicant will also be required to participate in the Interventional On Call Service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to take part in the organisation of the workload, providing guidance to more junior staff and liaising with other senior nurses, radiographers and radiologists, secretarial staff and the directorate's senior management team as necessary. On occasion, the post holder may be the most senior practitioner in a clinical area and will be expected to act as the daily operational lead for this area.

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

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7522062

Job locations

University Hospital North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate may be given delegated responsibilities for the management and leadership of a clinical area or as defined and delegated by the Imaging Nurse Manager including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and setting of standards on a shift basis.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate may be given delegated responsibilities for the management and leadership of a clinical area or as defined and delegated by the Imaging Nurse Manager including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and setting of standards on a shift basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • nmc registration

Desirable

  • mentorship training

Experience

Essential

  • 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

  • 1 year imaging/ theatre experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • nmc registration

Desirable

  • mentorship training

Experience

Essential

  • 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

  • 1 year imaging/ theatre 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

University Hospital North Midlands

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

University Hospital North Midlands

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:

Senior Sister in Imaging

Angela Simpkin

angela.simpkin@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671086

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7522062

Job locations

University Hospital North Midlands

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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