Senior Staff Nurse

Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a Permanent Senior Staff Nurse in our State‑of‑the‑art purpose‑built Endoscopy unit.

Applications are open for B6 registered nurses and above who are dynamic, innovative and dedicated, with a strong background in the speciality and exceptional leadership skills with a passion to progress in management.

• The Senior Staff Nurse will have the delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, and the setting of standards on a shift basis.
• The Senior Staff Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
• The Senior Staff Nurse will work closely with the Senior Nurse for Q&A and the Senior Nurse for Education on the implementation of education and development plans, which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the on‑going professional development of all staff on the Unit. This will also include ensuring robust systems are in place to record and monitor ward performance against agreed targets for mandatory training.
• It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across three sites – Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent, County Hospital in Stafford, and CDC in Hanley – we serve around three million people and are 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. We provide development packages aimed at ensuring everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. We create and encourage a culture of inclusion, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent, and commit to being a diverse and inclusive employer. We foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.

We are committed to the values that unite us as a Trust.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name:
  Jane Elliott
• Job title:
  
  Unit Manager CDC Hanley
• Email:
• Telephone: