University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Registered Nursing Associate

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

RNAs provide care for people of all ages and from different backgrounds, culture and beliefs. They provide care for people who have mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs, those living with dementia, the elderly and for the people at the end of their life. They will work in the context of continual change, challenging environments, different models of care delivery, shifting demographics, innovation and rapidly evolving technologies.

Integral to their role is the ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of channels with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services. They will work as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

Integral to their role is the ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of channels with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services. They will work as a part of the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Complete established patient assessment tools. Comparing and analysing information

Discuss options with patients within an identified within delegated clinic setting for example Teach intermittent catheterisation

Insert indwelling urethral catheters; remove wound drains, simple wound dressings.

Update electronic data bases

Uphold discharge processes and pathways

Preform Trial without catheter

Urinary flow and post void residuals

Venepuncture

Bladder scanning

Provide ISC / ISD advice/education/training

The ability to chaperone for all urological procedures

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 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7868926

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will require the post holder to deliver information and ensure care is expedited appropriately and independently through knowledge and experience

The post holder will organise the logistics of planning and delivery of clinics; specifically: cost effective stock ordering for all clinic settings

The post holder will be expected to perform clinical skills and extended tasks in accordance with National competency frameworks and departmental competency booklet

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will require the post holder to deliver information and ensure care is expedited appropriately and independently through knowledge and experience

The post holder will organise the logistics of planning and delivery of clinics; specifically: cost effective stock ordering for all clinic settings

The post holder will be expected to perform clinical skills and extended tasks in accordance with National competency frameworks and departmental competency booklet

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Urological experience

essential

Essential

  • Trust IT skills

Desirable

  • Interpersonal skills
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • NMC registration

Desirable

  • Urological experience

essential

Essential

  • Trust IT skills

Desirable

  • Interpersonal 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:

Urology Nurse Practitioner / (UAU) Senior Sister

Tracy Harrison

tracy.harrison2@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671182

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7868926

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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