Staff Nurse at University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Stoke on Trent

Looking for staff nurse jobs in Stoke on Trent? University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust is hiring a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the new Medical SDEC unit at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

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Staff Nurse Jobs in Stoke on Trent: Overview

About the Employer

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, it serves around three million people and is the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment of patients and provide an effective care pathway
• Deliver nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team on the Medical SDEC unit
• Work flexibly including 12-hour shifts over seven days including weekends and public holidays
• Contribute to developing a culture that improves quality and enhances the patient experience
• Support new ways of working in the newly developed Medical SDEC from AMRAU and AEC

Requirements

• Essential: Registered nurse on the NMC professional register
• Essential: Experience as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital setting
• Essential: Excellent communication skills
• Essential: Evidence of nursing skills to perform a role as an acute medical nurse
• Desirable: Previous experience in an AMU as a student or registered nurse
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Visa Sponsorship and International Applicants

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Visa sponsorship is not confirmed in the available job information. Applicants must meet UKVI eligibility criteria including skill and salary thresholds. Criminal record certificates are required for entry clearance applicants from countries of residence of 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Salary and Benefits

• Band 5 Agenda for Change salary range
• NHS Pension Scheme
• 27 to 33 days annual leave depending on service
• Support from practice education and senior team with supernumerary induction period
• Opportunities for career development and training

How to Apply

Apply through NHS Jobs. A CV and details of NMC registration are required. Contact Junior Sister Hannah Wentworth for questions about the role.

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Application Tips

• Confirm current NMC registration before applying
• Highlight any acute medical or AMU experience in the application
• Check eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship if required

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