Job summary

An excellent opportunity has become available for a committed, enthusiastic, and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the nursing team on the Day Case Unit at County Hospital.

The Day Case Unit has recently expanded with a new, purpose-built, state-of-the-art Surgical Day Case facility. We are seeking dedicated and caring Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our team.

Our unit specializes in Day Surgery and surgical procedures that require post-operative recovery over a 24 to 48-hour period. Given the diverse range of surgical procedures conducted, this role offers numerous opportunities for professional development and learning.

Main duties of the job

You will be a registered NMC nurse, ideally with experience in surgical nursing. A strong interest in the relevant specialties is desirable. In return, we offer comprehensive induction training, a supportive and friendly team environment, and ongoing mentorship throughout your tenure with us. There will be opportunities to learn from experienced staff members and the Clinical Nurse Specialist, as well as the chance to observe surgical procedures firsthand.

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.