Job summary An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the dynamic senior nursing team in the discharge lounge .We are recruiting for a permanent position for a band six senior clinical staff nurse.This is an ideal pathway for nurses aspiring to step into management roles, supported by a passionate and experienced leadership team committed to fostering a positive environment for both staff and patients. Whether you're looking to advance your career or explore leadership for the first time, this role offers a supportive and developmental platform to grow your skills and confidence in nurse management. The Senior Clinical Staff Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential Main duties of the job We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our team in the Discharge lounge to support Flow throughout the hospital. The successful applicants will work closely with a Band 7 Senior Sister to deliver high standards of patient care and provide robust support to staff across the unit.This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills. You will be expected to:o Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary teamo Demonstrate excellent communication, motivation, and enthusiasmo Take on managerial responsibility for a number of staff within the nursing teamo Lead nurse-led care on a shift-by-shift basiso Act as a role model, leading by example in all areas of clinical practiceo Take charge in the absence of other senior staffo Manage and respond to complaints and Datix reports professionallyo Champion specific areas of departmental interest to support ongoing service developmentThis is an ideal opportunity for nurses looking to step into senior leadership, with full support from an experienced and forward-thinking management team. About us 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. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or Hiring Manager Please email Matron Berry to discuss any questions Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or Hiring Manager Please email Matron Berry to discuss any questions Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post registration Desirable leadership experience within nursing Skills Essential Assessor qualification Desirable Trust connects programme Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post registration Desirable leadership experience within nursing Skills Essential Assessor qualification Desirable Trust connects programme Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address Royal Stoke, UHNM Newcastle Road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG United Kingdom Employer's website