Job summary

The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.

• To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the department
• To manage a group of patients
• To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
• To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers
• To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that all activities on the ward or department are in keeping with the Nursing & Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct and the Statutory Instrument No. 873. (The Nurses Midwives and Health Visitors' Rules Approval Order 1992).
• To follow agreed Divisional and University Hospital of North Staffordshire (NHS) Trust procedures and policies.
• To report on the condition of patients, clearly and concisely, to the Charge Nurse/Sister, nurse in charge, medical or paramedical staff and to receive and follow instructions related to patient management.
• To assist all hospital staff with procedures - maintaining patient privacy and dignity
• Maintain custody of drugs, checking and witnessing and administration of drugs and medicines within the ward, according to Trust policy
• Maintain and promote professional standards of behaviour and dress, acting as a role model to others.
• To have an understanding of the UHNS policy regarding any complaint received from a patient or their relatives.
• To participate in the maintenance of equipment, within the ward or department, with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Appointment Scheduler

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an appointment scheduler to join the Imaging Directorate, providing a comprehensive, efficient and effective service for the Appointment Scheduling Team. The post will include the scheduling of appointments ensuring that local and national waiting time targets are achieved and to deal with any enquiries, over the phone or face to face, in a courteous and professional manner.

Main duties of the job

Appointment Scheduler

The main duties of the role involve scheduling appointments, communicating to patients and monitoring the waiting list.

Communication skills, flexibility and reliability in order to contribute to the delivery of a first-class service to all users.

The post will involve contacting patients and scheduling appointments, dealing any enquiries over the phone or face to face, in a courteous and professional manner.

You will have excellent communication skills, a caring positive attitude. Reliability and flexibility are essential to the role.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to gain experience in the hospital helping patients.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility and reliability in order to contribute to the delivery of a first-class service to all users. This will also include occasional weekend working.

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.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist wanting new challenges, to widen their experience, to develop their leadership and teaching skills and grow their clinical ability. The successful candidate needs to be an enthusiastic therapist with strong clinical and team working skills, who has a positive and resilient outlook who is able to embrace the challenges and opportunities of working in a large acute trust.

This exciting rotational full-time post in the Therapies team at the University Hospitals of North Midlands has rotations including:

• Inpatient:
  • Acute Rehabilitation Trauma Unit
  • # Neck of Femur
  • Elective Orthopaedics (Royal Stoke and Stafford Sites)
  • Trauma
• Outpatient:
  • Acute Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Royal Stoke and Stafford Sites)
  • Gymnasium

Main duties of the job

This experience will give the post holder an excellent opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills, as well as building clinical expertise that will enhance and broaden clinical skills.

Supervision will be provided by the Advanced Therapists and Principal Therapists; continuous development is supported through appraisal, internal training and external learning.

The University Hospital of North Midlands is located on 2 hospital sites and the post works within a 7 day shift system which includes weekend, late shift, bank holidays and on-call working.

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.

Job summary

The Post holder will provide a high standard of care to patients, acting as a role model for the Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. It is expected that the individual will be able to work closely alongside the Skin Cancer CNSs to support and deputise in the absence of a Skin Cancer CNS. To provide psychological assessment, information and advice to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis.

The role will encompass the ability to:

• Provide information and support to patients, families and carers throughout the skin cancer pathway.
• Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
• To attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary meeting discussions and act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the skin cancer service.
• To support patients through the psychological impact of treatments and altered body image.
• To work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• In conjunction with the skin cancer team initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence-based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Skin Cancer patients

Main duties of the job

• Perform Holistic Needs Assessments with patients at varying stages of their skin cancer journey.
• Ability to initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or referrals, recognising ones own scope of practice.
• To assess, implement and elevate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for individuals throughout the skin cancer service.
• To care for patients and their families within the framework of the NMC code of conduct and the departments philosophy of care.
• To make a thorough assessment of the patients' needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and post appointments within the skin cancer service.
• To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
• To implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned. To measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients' perception and amend the plan of care as required. Working within the departments protocols and guidelines.
• To liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with a Consultant in Charge and CNS keyworker.
• To assist the team in all clinical areas to maintain and develop team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and by showing them high levels of enthusiasm and commitment.

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.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Therapies Department at the University Hospitals of North Midlands.

The post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital based on the two hospital sites of The Royal Stoke and County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post rotates across a variety of specialist inpatient and outpatient areas which include:

• Critical Care - early rehabilitation of trauma, surgical, medial and neurological patients, including cognitive assessment, functional assessment, splinting and casting.
• Palliative Care - oncology/renal conditions, fast track D/C planning & complex manual handling assessments & equipment provision. Long term life limiting conditions and challenging conversations.
• Frail Elderly - frailty management, patients with dementia, falls management, complex discharge planning.
• Emergency Portals - rapid decision making in relation to d/c planning and equipment provision & admission avoidance. Working across A+E and same day discharge wards.
• Medicine - wide range of medical conditions including Non-Invasive Ventilation, MND, Cardiology & post Critical Care Step down, complex d/c planning, specific knowledge in seating wheelchairs.
• Orthopaedics - At County we also offer input to elective orthopaedics supporting complex discharges.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.

Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.

Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

The primary role of a Senior Clinical Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well- being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of registered nurses. Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Workers should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM.

• Communicate appropriately with patients and visitors to the Ward or Department.
• Always portraying a professional and respectful manner.

To receive patients, visitors and staff in a calm, friendly and efficient manner

Exchanges factual information with patients using reassurance, tact and empathy

Overcome barriers to understanding for example, dealing with patients with physical or mental disabilities.

• Hold basic keyboard skills.

• Dexterity to undertake nursing care procedures as appropriate.

Under direct or non-direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as deemed appropriate and will assist with all aspects of essential patient care.

Provision of personal care to patients.

Respects patient privacy and dignity at all times.

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.

Job summary

Trainee ACP -Cardiology post

Provide direct clinical care through health assessment, the appropriate use of diagnostic tests, interpretation of diagnostic tests, initiation of treatment, formulation and alteration of treatment and monitoring of care programs with a high degree of autonomy

Facilitate the development of clinical practice through research and education of the multi-disciplinary team.

Evaluate care through quality assurance initiatives and assessment of clinical outcomes.

Be an expert resource for other healthcare practitioners.

Ensure that the highest standards of clinical care are delivered.

The post holder will ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence with an awareness of local and national policies and guidelines.

The post holder will provide specialist clinical leadership within this area of care and will lead and develop specialist education.

Main duties of the job

The position of the ACP- Cardiology is dynamic and the post holder will be proactive in developing this role in response to healthcare needs and advances in practice. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by enhancing services, quality and direct provision of care. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgements to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role.

We are looking for an innovative and forward-thinking practitioner that will challenge traditional ways of working and seek to enhance clinical care and deliver an excellent patient experience.

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.

Job summary

Previous applicants need not to apply.

The North Midlands and Black Country Procurement Group (NMBC) is comprised of The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT), The Black Country Pathology Services (BCPS), North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT), Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (BCHFT), Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU).

The NMBC is responsible for all aspects of Procurement, Supply Chain and wider Commercial support to the aforementioned organisations covering a range of Acute, Mental Health, Community, Pathology Networks, GP Practices and Commissioning Support Units across the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Black Country, Shropshire and South Cheshire Integrated Care System (ICS's). With almost 200 staff, 55,000 customers and managing a total non pay spend portfolio of over £1.2b per annum the NMBC is one of the largest and influential Group Procurement Organisations (GPO's) in the NHS.

These posts sit in the Commercial Contract Management team and is based at the Royal Stoke Hospital site, reporting to the Head of Procurement- Commercial Contract Management within the NMBC.

Main duties of the job

Commercial Contract Management and Delivery

To manage an allocated contract portfolio, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholder to inform the development of a commercial contract management workplan which identifies opportunities to improve quality, value and cost.

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.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

• North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
• Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.
• Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

To assist the Head and Deputy Head of Fire Safety and Security and the Fire Safety Team to deliver a professional fire safety service by monitoring fire safety standards and delivering fire safety training.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver training to all staff throughout UHNM
• Arrange fire drills and practical demonstrations of first aid fire fighting equipment
• Undertake regular inspections of all premises in accordance with Firecode
• Respond to general fire safety enquiries and correspondence

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.

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Urology at UHNM.

This is a full time post in Urology and you will work together in conjunction with 10 Urology Consultant Colleagues; the post holder will provide a comprehensive Urological service to UHNM.

The Urology department sits within the directorate of Urology and General Surgery and is part of a Major Trauma Centre providing an adult and paediatric Urological service that serves the population of Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and North Wales.

The Directorate has a reputation for being very busy and committed to providing a comprehensive service. We are a dynamic unit which has undergone development in recent years, within the department we have a well-established sub-specialisation and we are looking for someone who is willing to engage and our strong team ethos. These posts will work on a 6 week rolling programme which will support the recovery programme and increase capacity and reduce loss of capacity on a rolling basis.

Main duties of the job

The department provides comprehensive care for a wide range of benign and malignant condition and you will take responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient care of urology patients.

You will be required to participate in the education and training of medical students, junior doctors, nursing and other professionals allied to medicine. You may be involved in the supervision and teaching of medical students attached to the department. With the development of the Keele Medical School, excellent opportunities exist for greater involvement in teaching in many different areas of the undergraduate curriculum.

You will participate in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.

You will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.

You will be fully registered within the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Urology or be within 6 months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

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.

Job summary

The post holder will gain a wide range of experience in all aspects of work within the Acute Medicine Department. They will be expected to work as a middle grade doctor covering all clinical areas of the Department. There will be a Consultant available for advice/supervision at all times. During this time the post holder will work primarily in the SDEC at County Hospital as well as providing support as needed on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU).

Main duties of the job

For the full list of duties for this post, please refer to the attached job description for further details.

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.

Job summary

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Band 8b

0.8 WTE

Permanent

Are you a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about delivering compassionate support to maternity staff? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Clinical Psychologist to support development of psychologically informed maternity care, building staff support and developing a trauma informed workforce.

This is a varied Clinical Psychology role; providing assessment, formulation and intervention to maternity staff, as well as working creatively to support the leadership team within maternity to develop an approach to prevention of post traumatic stress within the staff team. This will involve inputting into policy, as well as delivering training and supervision.

The post holder would join our committed leadership team within maternity. The post will be hosted and supported by the perinatal and maternal mental health teams within Combined healthcare, specifically with regular supervision provided by the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Main duties of the job

We offer excellent clinical supervision and support. There are a wide range of CPD opportunities available. EMDR training and ongoing supervision will be available to the postholder. The post is hospital based and will involve a combination of face to face and remote working. There will be dedicated office space and administrative support. Flexible working can be considered.

The University Hospitals of North Midlands are proud to provide safe, compassionate and personalised maternity care to families across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Our maternity services have been rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, reflecting the significant improvements and dedication of our teams in delivering high-quality, well-led and safe care.

We are equally committed to caring for the people who make this happen: our workforce. We prioritise staff wellbeing, development and a supportive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to grow.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Clinical Governance Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is looking to develop their management career to take on the role of Clinical Governance Officer within the Cardiology, Stroke & Neurology Directorate.

The role is to assist the Directorate Management Team, as directed by the Directorate Manager in the efficient and effective management of clinical governance and operational duties to ensure all mandatory requirements are fulfilled, in order to deliver and continue improving high quality patient care within the resources available.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the management of complaints, mortality reviews and Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) within the Directorate in accordance with Trust policy and support with the preparation of draft responses to written complaints.

To plan and organise the audit meetings supporting the Audit Lead for the Directorate.

Medical examiner queries - liaising with relevant departments and core M&M team in responding to all queries. Carrying over to audit where necessary.

Datix's - investigating General Surgery logged Datix's, liaising with teams across the board to resolve.

Attendance at the Directorate and Divisional Governance meetings providing a monthly report of updates on complaints, Datix's Statutory and Mandatory training & PDRs

To support risk management processes

Timely completion of Freedom of Information Requests

To work flexibly to deliver the Directorate agenda and to offer support to other colleagues including cover in times of absence.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

The University of North Midlands is looking to recruit an Estates Building Maintenance Craftsperson (Painter/Decorator) to work within the Estates Team at County Hospital. You will be keen and enthusiastic working within a large team to assist in the provision of a high level of service to the hospital. Your duties will include carrying out maintenance and repair to the hospitals building fabric.

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

The University Hospitals of North Midlands is looking to recruit an experienced painter/decorator trained to City & Guilds Level or equivalent NVQ on a permanent basis. You will be keen and enthusiastic working within a skilled team to assist in the provision of a high level of service to County Hospital. Your duties will include the painting and decorating (internally and externally), including wall and minor flooring repairs, of the various buildings on the hospital site as well providing a flexible approach to other disciplines when required.

It is essential that you are an effective team worker, with the ability to provide support to other craft staff within the Estates Department providing an efficient and cost effective system of maintenance and installation of building services and associated equipment.

The salary is band 3 plus an R&R premium.

For further information, please contact Gareth Dyer, Estates Services Manager on 01785 886836.

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.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

Due to the nature of the role it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement, as outlined in Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, that only females may apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Be required to work at both County Hospital and Royal Stoke Hospital
• Act as a chaperone for imaging tests
• Provide assistance to the operator during biopsies by preparing trollies using ANTT, assisting during the procedure as required.
• Provide support for the patient undergoing procedures
• Apply pressure following biopsies and post biopsy wound care
• Ensure that the environment is clean and tidy
• Carry out post procedural data input to Trust systems
• Support the service with maintenance of stock
• Ability to drive between sites is beneficial as start and end times do not coincide with the inter-hospital bu

The post holder is required to provide a supportive role to the imaging team ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective service; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to give the best quality of service by assisting radiographers, nurses and medical staff by carrying out non-radiographic clinical and non-clinical tasks in the Imaging Directorate. A caring, co-operative and flexible approach to working practices is required whilst maintaining a professional attitude for the dignity and well-being of the patient. Reception / clerical duties including data entry are essential elements of the role.

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.

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Main duties of the job

Role SummaryWorking as part of the Anaesthetics Support and Administration team, the postholder will support theprovision of a comprehensive, proactive, effective and efficient administrative function to all members of theDepartment and its stakeholders. This requires the postholder to be adaptable to changing demands, witheffective interpersonal, communication and data-management skills.

This post provides administrative cover primarily for the Anaesthetics & Theatre scheduling department. Responsibilities include answering and directing urgent calls, and providing general administrative support to ensure smooth departmental operations.

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.

Job summary

As one of our many rotational specialist clinical pharmacist, band 7 you will be part of a large, friendly and supportive team dedicated to excellent patient care and staff development. Our Pharmacy team includes numerous experienced, advanced specialists who support and nurture the junior pharmacists to learn and develop the clinical knowledge, skills, and experience to equip you for a wide range of career options. The band 7 rotational specialist pharmacist role is complimented by an extensive pharmacist rotation and our Band 7 development pathway. We are supportive of flexible working (part time hours can be considered) and although previous postgraduate learning is desirable all our band 7 rotational specialist pharmacists are encouraged and supported to study for a diploma and prescribing qualification if not already obtained.

Main duties of the job

Our Band 7 programme includes a band 7 development pathway which aligns with the national Core Advanced Pharmacist Curriculum. The rotations include Acute Medicine, Critical Care, Haematology/Oncology, Paediatrics, Antimicrobial stewardship, Neurology, Cardiothoracics, medicines information, formulary and medicines safety. All rotations are 6 months in length and include clinical and dispensary commitments plus speciality project and development work. Our pharmacy department has excellent links with the Keele University Pharmacy and Medical Schools and there are opportunities to gain experience in delivering formal and informal teaching to pharmacy and medical students and to undertake research. We support every one of our pharmacists with opportunities to explore and develop their own individual interests as part of building their own, unique, career portfolio. Training time is allocated for a wide range of courses and opportunities. As a team we encourage everyone to have a voice and through working together we ensure that we can adapt to support the needs of patients and our staff.

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.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Therapies Department at the University Hospitals of North Midlands.

The post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital based on the two hospital sites of The Royal Stoke and County Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post rotates across a variety of specialist inpatient and outpatient areas which include:

• Critical Care - early rehabilitation of trauma, surgical, medial and neurological patients, including cognitive assessment, functional assessment, splinting and casting.
• Palliative Care - oncology/renal conditions, fast track D/C planning & complex manual handling assessments & equipment provision. Long term life limiting conditions and challenging conversations.
• Frail Elderly - frailty management, patients with dementia, falls management, complex discharge planning.
• Emergency Portals - rapid decision making in relation to d/c planning and equipment provision & admission avoidance. Working across A+E and same day discharge wards.
• Medicine - wide range of medical conditions including Non-Invasive Ventilation, MND, Cardiology & post Critical Care Step down, complex d/c planning, specific knowledge in seating wheelchairs.
• Orthopaedics - At County we also offer input to elective orthopaedics supporting complex discharges.

About us

The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park.

Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.