Staff Nurse

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Trauma & Orthopaedics nurse to work a mix of day and night shifts at Royal Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves clinical assessment, care planning, and leadership on the ward.

Accountabilities include safe medicines administration, patient handovers, and liaison with MDT to support rehabilitation and discharge planning, with a commitment to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a nurse (adult).
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics or as a student is desirable.
• Proficient IT skills, including EPMA.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, develop and evaluate programmes of patient care.
• Facilitate admission and discharge ensuring continuity of care between hospital and community.
• Deliver holistic patient care and communicate with patients and relatives.
• Lead clear handovers and escalate concerns to senior staff.
• Promote equality and diversity in delivering care.

Education

NMC Pin

Tools

EPMA

Job description

Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade Band 5 Contract 10 months (Fixed term end date - September 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mix of days and nights - Shift work required including nights and weekends) Job ref 205-8308415

Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke on Trent Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives. To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department. To manage a group of patients. To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision. To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers. To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trust’s policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. To facilitate the admission and discharge of patients liaising with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between hospital and community. Ensure the delivery of holistic patient care recognising the individual needs of patients and their relatives. Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team. Escalate concerns in a patient’s condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff Initiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team. Ensure that patients concerns are addressed through liaison with senior staff. To communicate in a professional manner with all patients and visitors to the ward /department Promote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Major Trauma ward at UHNM is a 29 bedded unit that provides specialist, holistic care for patients with complex traumatic injuries, orthopaedic and spinal complications. We are looking for a committed team player, who is passionate about delivering high standards of care.

Main responsibilities will include, clinical assessment and monitoring, working alongside the MDT to support rehabilitation and discharge planning. Safe medicines administration, including IV medications. Clear documentation and communication with both service users and MDT. Has competent IT skills to support us going digital and reducing use of paper.

The applicant will hold a valid NMC registration as an adult nurse and have the core traits described in the code of conduct. They will also be expected to work flexibly including nights and weekends.

Person specification

Essential and desirable

• NMC Pin
• Experience within Trauma & Orthopaedics as student or otherwise
• IT skills required for modern software e.g EPMA

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.