University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Deputy Ward Manager
The closing date is 17 August 2026

Job summary
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager to join our Acute Neurology Ward nursing team. The post will give the successful applicant an unique experience to develop skills in acute neurology care, treatment of chronic neurological conditions and develop their leadership skills. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and neds of this specialist area.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have experience of working in an acute hospital setting ideally within a neurological setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience. The Acute Neurology Ward cares for a variety of patients with complex conditions and needs and require specialist skills and knowledge to aid and maximise their recovery. The department is a tertiary acute centre for Neurology Care.

If you feel you have these attributes, please apply!

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: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 205-8161221
Job locations: Royal Stoke Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

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 see the contact details

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register
• Evidence of degree level study or above
• Teaching qualification/mentorship/assessor

Desirable

• Portfolio of certified/accredited professional development within Neurology

Knowledge, skills, training & experience
Essential

• Experience in a neurological speciality as a qualified nurse
• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience to include at least 1 year as a substantive Band 6
• Minimum of 3 years working within neurology

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Shellie Draper, shellie.draper@uhnm.nhs.uk, 01782671449