Job overview

WARD 111

Senior Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with a background of  surgical nursing and management of airways and complex wound care  wishing to further their career within the specialities of Ear Nose and Throat, Maxio facial, Plastics, ophthalmology and general surgery.

Main duties of the job

We are a 28-bedded surgical ward providing comprehensive care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Our team is highly skilled in managing complex post-operative needs, with particular expertise in:

• Airway Management: Specialist care for patients with laryngectomy and tracheostomy, including ongoing airway maintenance and emergency response.
• Advanced Wound Care: Expertise in flap care and the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to support optimal healing and recovery.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with surgical teams, SALT, tissue viability, and physiotherapy to deliver holistic care.

• Shift Leadership and Ward Support Responsibilities

  • Lead the team effectively on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and staff coordination.
  • Undertake specific clinical and operational tasks as required to support the smooth running of the ward.
  • Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward learning, showing willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Staff Nurse to join the management team.     We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, professional and demonstrates strong leadership skills who can work under pressure as part of a team. In addition,  you should possess good organisational skills and communication skills. 

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.