Job summary Ward 230 are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative, band 5 staff nurses to join our team. We are a 36 bedded ward specialising in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. We have a workforce model focused on providing safe and effective patient care and developing skills and leadership within the nursing team. Our Clinical Educator for Gastroenterology will support you fully in developing the skills required in this speciality, in addition to the rest of the team who will offer you excellent support and training. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for assessing and caring for patients and providing an effective care pathway specific to the individual needs of the patient. Main duties will include caring for the acutely unwell patient and utilising essential skills to the role such as, venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, drug administration including blood products. We are committed to developing a culture in line with the Trust values, that will improve quality and enhance the patients' experience. You will be encouraged to play a part in developing new ways of working to achieve this goal. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 205-6996683 Job locations Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Senior Sister Ellouise Cook (see contact details) Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For more details on the post, please contact Senior Sister Ellouise Cook (see contact details) Person Specification Registered Nurse Essential NMC Registration Desirable Degree Experience Essential Experience in acute hospital setting Desirable Recent experience in acute service Person Specification Registered Nurse Essential NMC Registration Desirable Degree Experience Essential Experience in acute hospital setting Desirable Recent experience in acute service 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 Royal Stoke Hospital Newcastle Road Newcastle under Lyme ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)