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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 12 February 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Staff Nurse on the Paediatric Surgical and Oncology Ward at Staffordshire Children's Hospital at Royal Stoke.The role is for a Paediatric trained nurse to work in a predominantly surgical ward setting. There is a 7 bedded day case unit and a 21 bedded ward.

For more information on this role please contact Emma Cooper on 01782 676218

Main duties of the job

To admit and care for children going to theatre for day case procedures as well as ward patient going for more complex surgery. We cover a wide range of surgical specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology along with also caring for Oncology patients and medical patients covering a wide range of conditions and illnesses,The role would involve planning and implementing care on a variety of patients and using various equipment, working closely with children and young people from 0-18 years of age.

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 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7724928

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification, you can also contact Emma Cooper on the email provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification, you can also contact Emma Cooper on the email provided.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Children's Nurse

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital setting.
  • Evidence of time management skills.
  • Effective communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • UK NMC Registered Children's Nurse

Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital setting.
  • Evidence of time management skills.
  • Effective communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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

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

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:

Deputy Ward Manager

Emma Cooper

Emma.Cooper2@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7724928

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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