Job summary
We currently have a vacancy providing an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for Clinical to join the leadership team within Cardiothoracic Surgery Ward 223. You will be running the ward independently during clinical shifts by utilising your clinical skills, professional leadership and management skills to deliver quality, patients' safety and service delivery of the cardiothoracic surgery.
You will also be managing a group of staff for appraisal (PDR) and ESR training etc. You will also work closely with Ward Manager and Deputy Ward manager with quality improvement and safety of the Ward, which will also involve Tendable audit, formulating action plan, implementing and evaluating of the action plan. You will also be expected to investigate datix and PSIRF.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as a Senior Staff Nurse for Clinical within an established multi-disciplinary team delivering, monitoring and evaluating of the patients care, whist participating in leadership and clinical management of the ward by providing quality, safety and service delivery. The successful candidate will also support with preceptorship with newly qualified RN with their professional development.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Staff Nurse will play a key role in delivering highquality, patientcentred care within the clinical area. The postholder will demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment to maintaining excellent standards of nursing practice. They will act as an effective communicator, a supportive team member, and a motivated professional dedicated to continuous development.
The Senior Staff Nurse will:
- Provide delegated leadership and oversight of the clinical area on a shiftbyshift basis.
- Lead the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of highquality care.
- Ensure clinical standards are consistently met and maintained across the ward or department.
- Coordinate safe and effective patient care pathways.
- Ensure care programmes are delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional guidelines, and evidencebased practice.
- Contribute to and support innovation, service improvement, and the advancement of evidencebased nursing practice.
- Work in close collaboration with the Ward Manager to support clinical initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Act as a credible, visible, and professional role model within the clinical team.
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and empowerment to junior staff, supporting both their personal and professional development.
- Foster a positive learning environment that enables staff to reach their full potential.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to delivering excellent care.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Show motivation to build on their own professional development and support the development of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Staff Nurse will play a key role in delivering highquality, patientcentred care within the clinical area. The postholder will demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment to maintaining excellent standards of nursing practice. They will act as an effective communicator, a supportive team member, and a motivated professional dedicated to continuous development.
The Senior Staff Nurse will:
- Provide delegated leadership and oversight of the clinical area on a shiftbyshift basis.
- Lead the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of highquality care.
- Ensure clinical standards are consistently met and maintained across the ward or department.
- Coordinate safe and effective patient care pathways.
- Ensure care programmes are delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional guidelines, and evidencebased practice.
- Contribute to and support innovation, service improvement, and the advancement of evidencebased nursing practice.
- Work in close collaboration with the Ward Manager to support clinical initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Act as a credible, visible, and professional role model within the clinical team.
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and empowerment to junior staff, supporting both their personal and professional development.
- Foster a positive learning environment that enables staff to reach their full potential.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, adaptability, and commitment to delivering excellent care.
- Have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Show motivation to build on their own professional development and support the development of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- 3 Years post registration experience
- 3 years cardiothoracic surgery experience
Desirable
- Degree level study
- Evidence of Acute Cardiac Care course
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
- 12 months Leadership experience
- teaching experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- 3 Years post registration experience
- 3 years cardiothoracic surgery experience
Desirable
- Degree level study
- Evidence of Acute Cardiac Care course
Leadership
Essential
Desirable
- 12 months Leadership experience
- teaching 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.
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.
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).
