Job summary
* An exciting opportunity has become available for an Permanent Senior Staff Nurse position, in our State of the art purpose built Endoscopy unit.
Applications are open for B6 registered nurses and above who are dynamic, innovative and dedicated, with a strong background in the speciality and exceptional leadership skills with a passion to progress in management.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Staff Nurse will have the delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical areas including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis.
The Senior 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.
The Senior Staff Nurse will work closely with the Senior Nurse for Quality and the Senior Nurse for Education on the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, mentoring, preceptorship and the on-going professional development of all staff on the Unit. This will also include ensuring robust systems are in place to record and monitor ward performance against agreed targets for Mandatory training.
It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team, provide autonomous decision making and be aware of their limitations in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across three sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, CDC In Hanley. 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.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
CDC Hanley
Etruria Road
Etruria Way Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5NQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma in nursing,
Desirable
* degree in nurse
Experience
Essential
* 2yrs Endoscopy experience
Desirable
* 1 Year in senior leadership role
Skills and knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and skills in Endoscopy techniques
Desirable
* Knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, surgery or medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma in nursing,
Desirable
* degree in nurse
Experience
Essential
* 2yrs Endoscopy experience
Desirable
* 1 Year in senior leadership role
Skills and knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge and skills in Endoscopy techniques
Desirable
* Knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, surgery or medicine
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
CDC Hanley
Etruria Road
Etruria Way Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5NQ
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
CDC Hanley
Etruria Road
Etruria Way Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5NQ
Employer's website
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