Job overview

We are currently unable to accommodate any more Newly Qualified Nurses within this department.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurse to join our team.  We are looking for  an enthusiastic, motivated nurse with a commitment to delivering world-class patient care and with a particular interest in Respiratory Medicine.

Main duties of the job

Our ward provides care for patients with Respiratory illness including, COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Lung Cancer. We also manage patients with Chest drains, Tracheostomies and End of Life Palliation.

In addition, our ward is North West Midlands Area Cystic Fibrosis Unit, caring for adult cystic fibrosis patients following their transition from the paediatric unit. The ward team has excellent support from the multi disciplinary team and we have strong links with both the hospital respiratory nurse specialists and community staff to ensure best treatment and continuity.  The ward has a dynamic workforce with a fantastic team working ethic, and is committed to supporting and developing our staff.  Opportunities for training and other development activities will be provided for the successful candidates.

For further details or to arrange informal visits contact:

Sister Stacey Smith- 01782 676128/ 01782 671026 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.