University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 02 March 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Elective Orthopaedic team at County Hospital.

We are a dedicated Elective Orthopaedic Unit within the Planned Care Group. The ward consists of 29 beds, including up to 8 level 1 beds for closely monitored patients who have received a joint replacement, spinal surgery or day case surgery.

Main duties of the job

As a registered staff nurse you will work within the elective orthopaedic multidisciplinary team providing the highest standard of care to all of our patients in line with our Trust vision and values.

Please see job description and Person specification for further details.

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

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7801747

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For an understanding of the job description, person specification and expected responsibilities please see attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an understanding of the job description, person specification and expected responsibilities please see attached.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • UK NMC pin

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/ Degree level nurse
  • Mentorship course/assessor course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills

Desirable

  • Experience in an Acute Trust
  • Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • UK NMC pin

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/ Degree level nurse
  • Mentorship course/assessor course

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills

Desirable

  • Experience in an Acute Trust
  • Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Janice Wood

janice.wood@uhnm.nhs.uk

01785230036

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7801747

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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