Job summary
- Main area
- Urology and Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job ref
- 205-6338471
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UHNM
- Town
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior staff nurse
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse for quality and education within Ward 106/107 Urology and Gynaecology at the University Hospital Royal Stoke. Please note this post consists of day and night shifts, 36 hours per week.
We pride ourselves in supporting patients with urology and gynaecology conditions, with ongoing medical problems and pre and post op for both elective and emergency procedures. Nurses within our specialities have in-depth experience in all aspects of Urology and Gynaecology conditions providing care safely and at a a high standard.
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Staff Nurse who is passionate about urology and gynaecology and has at least 2 years experience in caring for patients within these specialities. The post holder will require enthusiasm, motivation and passion to help deliver a patient focused service, to contribute to the visions and values of our specialty and Trust. We strive to provide a gold standard of care for patients within our specialities and this role is vital in achieving this.
Main duties of the job
We are a fast paced unit consisting of a double template unit with a total of 32 beds. You will be expected to use your effective organisational skills to lead the team whilst on shift, supporting the bed manager and MDT to ensure sufficient patient flow throughout the department and delivering safe and effective care. You will utilise your clinical experience to make decisions, solve problems and deputise in the absence of the senior sister.
You will be expected to liaise with the clinical educator for surgery, to ensure that you are up to date with current best clinical practice and to remain at the forefront of ward staffs educational and training requirements.
You will be actively involved in ward audits and have the understanding to the collect the data to provide any required quality improvement action plans. You will also need to assist with PDR'S, DATIX and Tendable.
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
We are a fast paced unit consisting of a double template unit with a total of 32 beds. You will be expected to use your effective organisational skills to lead the team whilst on shift, supporting the bed manager and MDT to ensure sufficient patient flow throughout the department and delivering safe and effective care. You will utilise your clinical experience to make decisions, solve problems and deputise in the absence of the senior sister.
You will be expected to liaise with the clinical educator for surgery, to ensure that you are up to date with current best clinical practice and to remain at the forefront of ward staffs educational and training requirements.
You will be actively involved in ward audits and have the understanding to the collect the data to provide any required quality improvement action plans. You will also need to assist with PDR'S, DATIX and Tendable.
You will be allocated a managerial day once a week to facilitate you fulfilling your Quality nurse role.
Person specification
2 years nursing experience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- 2 years post qualifying
- Urology and Gynaecology experience
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of taking charge of a ward
- Student assessor
- Post graduate study
Urology and Gynaecology experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical skills and knowledge for urology and Gynaecology
- Ability to lead an emergency situation
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate study
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stacey Kelly
- Job title
- Senior sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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