Job summary
Internal Applications Only
the role attracts 0.5 PA per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated clinician to take on the role of SSCU Clinical Lead within the Surgical Special Care Unit (SSCU). Working closely with the Clinical Director, ITU Lead and Senior Management Team, the post holder will provide senior clinical leadership to support the safe, effective and timely delivery of patient care within the unit. The role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering the SSCU clinical strategy, overseeing the daily prioritisation of clinical activity, supporting service development and improvement, and ensuring robust clinical governance arrangements are in place. The SSCU Clinical Lead will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues across surgery, critical care and management, contribute to the education and development of SSCU nursing staff, and play a key role in informing the future direction and growth of the service to meet the evolving needs of patients and the organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership for the Surgical Special Care Unit (SSCU).
• Support delivery of the SSCU clinical strategy and service development.
• Prioritise and oversee daily clinical activity within the unit.
• Work with the ITU Lead and Care Group colleagues to develop SSCU services.
• Lead and support clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Attend and contribute to SSCU governance meetings.
• Support the education and development of SSCU nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and service delivery.
• Provide clinical input into operational and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the future direction and sustainability of the SSCU service.

See attached job description for other duties/responsibilities

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: 27 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
0.5 PA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 205-8238626
Job locations: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Surgical Special Care Unit (SSCU).
• Support delivery of the SSCU clinical strategy and service development.
• Prioritise and oversee daily clinical activity within the unit.
• Work with the ITU Lead and Care Group colleagues to develop SSCU services.
• Lead and support clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Attend and contribute to SSCU governance meetings.
• Support the education and development of SSCU nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care and service delivery.
• Provide clinical input into operational and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the future direction and sustainability of the SSCU service.

See attached job description for other duties/responsibilities

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• College membership or equivalent
• Full GMC, NMC or Equivalent Registration

Experience
Essential

• o Evidence of engagement in job planning, complaint handling, appraisal and revalidation
• Established clinical professional with a record of good clinical performance and outcomes
• Participation in Trust leadership programmes

Desirable

• Edidence of supporting Trainees and junior 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).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Jack Fairhead
jack.fairhead@uhnm.nhs.uk

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.
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.