Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated acute surgical nurse to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care on a busy surgical ward, where you'll utilize your clinical expertise and leadership skills. With a focus on mentorship, you'll support new staff and ensure the highest standards of patient safety. The organization is committed to fostering a positive work culture and offers numerous development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Packages

Inclusive Work Culture

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute surgical nursing experience in an acute hospital.
• Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship to support new staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for surgical patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Act as a role model and support the clinical team in patient safety.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Team Leadership

Patient Safety

Mentorship

Education

Mentorship or equivalent

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team on ward 102, which specialises in emergency and general surgery.

We are a fast-paced emergency surgical ward caring for patients admitted via emergency portals, providing patient care across a wide variety of specialties, including upper and lower GI, Urology, Gynaecology, Vascular, and general surgery.

You will participate in innovative and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership, supporting the clinical team with close liaison with the senior sister and senior team.

We pride ourselves on developing the specialist skills required to deliver our services and achieve high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to have excellent clinical skills and expertise in the care of surgical patients.

Act as a role model in accordance with standards set by the senior sister, aligned with UHNM trust values.

It is essential to have a minimum of 2 years of acute surgical nurse experience within an acute hospital setting and exposure to clinical leadership of a team, utilizing clinical knowledge to promote effective teamwork with patient safety as a priority.

Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship or equivalent to support the development of students and new staff within the team.

Develop, improve, and evaluate best practice working in line with UHNM trust policies and procedures at all times.

Be part of a senior team committed to fostering a positive working culture where the wellbeing of patients, their relatives, and staff is a priority.

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 serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for North Midlands and North Wales.

All our employees contribute valuably, and we offer a wide range of development packages to help everyone fulfill their potential.

UHNM promotes a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and fostering a culture where all staff feel valued and respected. We ask our employees to commit to our values, co-created by staff, patients, and carers, which unite us as a Trust.

We recognize that investing in and supporting our staff directly impacts the quality of care we provide. Our employees are as important as our patients and the populations we serve.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to have excellent clinical skills and expertise in the care of upper and lower gastrointestinal patients.

Act as a role model in accordance with standards set by the senior sister, aligned with UHNM trust values.

It is essential to have a minimum of 2 years of acute surgical nurse experience within an acute hospital setting and exposure to clinical leadership of a team, utilizing clinical knowledge to promote effective teamwork with patient safety as a priority.

Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship or equivalent to support the development of students and new staff within the team.

Develop, improve, and evaluate best practice working in line with UHNM trust policies and procedures at all times.

Be part of a senior team committed to fostering a positive working culture where the wellbeing of patients, their relatives, and staff is a priority.

Person Specification

Education

• Mentorship or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute ward setting
• Working as NIC

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required to verify any criminal convictions.