University Hospital of North Midlands NHS TrustSenior Staff NurseThe closing date is 19 July 2026Job SummaryCritical Care UnitPods 3-6Senior Staff NurseAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced critical care nurse wishing to further their career within the speciality.
Main duties of the jobWe are a 36-bedded Critical Care Unit that provides care for seriously ill patients from across a range of medical and surgical specialities including neurosurgery and major trauma. The University Hospital of North Midlands is one of the designated Major Trauma Centres within the West Midlands. We provide the highest standards of care for patients who have sustained traumatic brain and spinal injuries.
If you meet the shortlisting criteria, are highly motivated, professional, supportive and can work under pressure within a team, then we would like to hear from you.
Critical Care prides itself by actively supporting all staff in their continued educational and professional development supported by our own practice development team.
About usUniversity 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.
DetailsDate posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 205-8071537
Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NMC registration
- Critical Care Course
- Mentorship or equivalent
- Evidence of Degree Level Study
Desirable- Evidence of study at Masters Level
ExperienceEssential- Minimum of 3 years Critical Care experience
- Evidence of supporting learning/education in practice
- Evidence of effective communication skills
Desirable- Evidence of management/leadership experience
- Evidence of being involved in Quality Improvement
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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact:Matron Sandra Barrington
sandra.barrington@uhnm.nhs.uk
01782675527
