Job overview

Are you passionate about your role as a nurse and  have a strong drive to provide excellent patient care? Do you enjoy supporting and developing others ? Do you have experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery? If so the Skin Units at Royal Stoke and County have an opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic , caring , hardworking nurse , with experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery to join our dynamic, friendly and highly motivated team as a Senior Staff Nurse . 

Successful candidates are expected to lead the nursing team and deputise for the ward manager. You will have strong communication skills with the multidisciplinary team , and also ensure that safety and quality is maintained for patients , their families and staff. This will be achieved by supporting the team with skill and enthusiasm . 

The post is a part time (18.75 hours) cross site opportunity however in the first instance you will be based at The Royal Stoke Hospital.

If you would like further details or to come in for an look around please contact us, we would love to hear form you.

Main duties of the job

You will need to demonstrate a keen interest in  Dermatology and Plastic Surgery and have at least 12 months post registration experience in either speciality.

The applicant will need experience of either phototherapy, patch testing, assisting in minor surgery or another relevant field within the speciality. You will also have an extensive knowledge of wound care for post operative patients following plastic surgery.

As a senior nurse you will need to be supportive and resilient in challenging situations. We have an inclusive team culture and value  innovative and creative thinking. 

 You will be responsible for leading the team in the absence of the department sister, supporting with staff management, audit and ward development projects. You will also support the ward sister in reviewing complaints and governance issues, promoting a positive safety culture.

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.