Job summary
An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the senior nursing team on Ward 112.

This is an ideal pathway for nurses aspiring to step into management roles, supported by a passionate and experienced leadership team committed to fostering a positive environment for both staff and patients.

Whether you're looking to advance your career or explore leadership for the first time, this role offers a supportive and developmental platform to grow your skills and confidence in nurse management.

Main duties of the job
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

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.

Details
Date posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 205-8000439
Job locations: Ward 112 - The Royal Stoke Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of degree level study

Desirable

• Leadership experience

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
• Minimum 2 years experience within elective orthopaedics / trauma & orthopaedics

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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact
Ward Manager: Stacey Roberts, stacey.roberts@uhnm.nhs.uk