Job summary We are looking for a strong clinical leader, with excellent managerial skills who can demonstrate expertise within the specialty. The successful candidate should hold strong leadership qualities to ensure safe quality care is provided to our patient group, is able to maintain and improve staff morale and team working and is able to encourage a positive learning environment within the team. The team is cohesive and professional with a genuine interest and passion for providing a high standard of care. If you are looking for a new challenge, then this innovative unit will provide you with the opportunities for professional development and an exciting and rewarding career in Team Surgery. f you would like to learn more about this position or come to have a look around, please call Matron Penny Crosbie - 01782 671957 Important Information:Please note the University Hospitals of North Midlands (NHS) Trust, do not pay travel expenses for candidates attending interviews. Main duties of the job Role Summary? The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Manager has responsibility for the management of the ward area including assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.? The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.? The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential.? The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Midwife will report directly to the Matron. The Senior Sister will be expected to take part within the Surgical band 7 Team for staffing. 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. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6812354 Job locations Royal Stoke Newcastle road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Manager has responsibility for the management of the ward area including assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Midwife will report directly to the Matron. Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/ Manager has responsibility for the management of the ward area including assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Matron will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Midwife will report directly to the Matron. Person Specification Education Essential Diploma in Nursing/ evidence of Degree level studies Desirable Evidence of Master level study Experience Essential Experience in a leadership role/ Deputy ward sister/charge nurse experience within last 12 months Desirable Formal Teaching to groups of staff Person Specification Education Essential Diploma in Nursing/ evidence of Degree level studies Desirable Evidence of Master level study Experience Essential Experience in a leadership role/ Deputy ward sister/charge nurse experience within last 12 months Desirable Formal Teaching to groups of staff 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 Newcastle road Stoke on Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)