Overview
Senior Staff Nurse. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with a background of surgical nursing and management of airways and complex wound care wishing to further their career within the specialities of Ear Nose and Throat, Maxillo facial, Plastics, ophthalmology and general surgery.
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Senior Staff Nurse. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse with a background of surgical nursing and management of airways and complex wound care wishing to further their career within the specialities of Ear Nose and Throat, Maxillo facial, Plastics, ophthalmology and general surgery.
We are a 28-bedded Surgical Ward providing comprehensive care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Our team is highly skilled in managing complex post-operative needs, with particular expertise in:
Responsibilities
* Airway Management: Specialist care for patients with laryngectomy and tracheostomy, including ongoing airway maintenance and emergency response.
* Advanced Wound Care: Expertise in flap care and the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to support optimal healing and recovery.
* Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with surgical teams, SALT, tissue viability, and physiotherapy to deliver holistic care.
* Shift Leadership and Ward Support Responsibilities
o Lead the team effectively on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and staff coordination.
o Undertake specific clinical and operational tasks as required to support the smooth running of the ward.
o Demonstrate a proactive attitude toward learning, showing willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Qualifications and skills
We are looking to appoint a Senior Staff Nurse to join the management team. We are seeking an individual who is highly motivated, professional and demonstrates strong leadership skills who can work under pressure as part of a team. In addition, you should possess good organisational skills and communication skills. You must be a registered nurse with a background in surgical nursing and experience of airway management and complex wound care.
About UHNM
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 serve around three million people and are proud to be a specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We are known for our facilities, teaching and research.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM. We offer a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. UHNM creates and encourages 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. We ask all employees to commit to the values co-created by staff, patients and carers that unite us as a Trust.
Investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population we serve.
Contact for further details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Amanda Somerset | Job title: Sister | Email: Amanda.Somerst@uhnm.nhs.uk | Telephone: 01782 676111
For an informal visit or enquiries please contact Amanda Somerset on 01782 676111
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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