Staff Nurse

Overview

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team on Ward 111, a busy surgical unit focusing on ENT, Plastics, Maxillofacial, and Oncology care. This role offers extensive opportunities for professional development and specialization.

Key Responsibilities and Learning Opportunities

• Provide high-quality surgical nursing care in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop specialist skills such as tracheostomy care, laryngectomy care, flap monitoring, and pre- and post-operative patient management.
• Engage in training programs and competency assessments related to the specialties.
• Work collaboratively within a motivated team to deliver evidence-based innovative care.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from senior staff members.

Candidate Profile

• Enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to a multidisciplinary team.
• Preferably has surgical nursing experience and basic computer literacy.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Experience in tracheostomy care is advantageous but not mandatory.

About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

UHNM is among the largest and most modern healthcare providers in the country, operating across Royal Stoke and County Hospital. Serving a population of approximately three million people, the Trust specializes in major trauma care for North Midlands and North Wales, with a strong emphasis on teaching and research excellence.

Additional Information

• Newly qualified nurses receive a comprehensive preceptorship package.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and diverse training programs.
• An inclusive work culture fostering equal opportunities and staff respect.
• Commitment to values co-created by staff, patients, and carers to unite the workforce.
• Contact person for inquiries or informal visits: Amanda Somerset, SSR, at [email protected].