We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic staff nurse to join our busy outpatient team. In this post you will be responsible for providing elements of patient care, assisting with procedures and undertaking both simple and complex dressing. In addition there are some duties such as dealing with clinic issues and undertaking the nurse in charge role.
Our aim is to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of patient care. We are committed to developing a culture in line with the trust values which also improves quality and enhances the patient experience.
Candidates will ideally have some experience of nursing in a surgical setting and also have complex dressing skills although training will be also be offered. You must be flexible to the demands of the service and be able to work as part of a wide multi-disciplinary team.
You will be expected to take on the nurse in charge role once trained which involves the organisation and support of the clinics and staff skill mix.
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.
Organisation and daily running of the clinics ensuring high standards of patient care and experience.
Ensuring a safe and effective skill mix of staff.
Assisting in procedures and chaperoning of patients.
Simple and complex wound dressings
Removal of drains/catheters
Supporting/mentoring student nurses