Senior Staff Nurse

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Staff Nurse to lead the implementation of education and development plans for nursing staff. This role involves mentoring and ensuring high standards of care on Ward 220, which has 28 telemetry monitored beds. The successful candidate will engage in quality improvement programs and corporate initiatives, contributing to the overall excellence of patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a modern healthcare environment, supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that values staff development and patient care. If you are passionate about nursing and want to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading nursing teams and implementing care standards.
• Strong background in quality improvement and clinical assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of care standards and quality initiatives.
• Engage in the delivery of the Clinical Assurance Framework.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality Improvement

Clinical Assurance

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Nursing Degree

Job description

The Senior Staff Nurse will lead on the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the ongoing 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. Ward 220 comprises of 28 telemetry monitored beds.

The Senior Staff Nurse will take part in a rotational day to night rota providing 24 hour 7 day a week cover on Ward 220.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead on the implementation and development of care standards to reflect the “Proud To Care” initiatives.
2. Quality improvement programmes at ward level as identified from the Ward Indicators.
3. Delivery of specific corporate quality initiatives as described in the Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Strategy.
4. Actively engage in the delivery of the Clinical Assurance Framework and the corporate tools available.

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 our staff, patients and carers, 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.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Claire Portas
Job title: Deputy Ward Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01782675050