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An exciting opportunity has arisen for innovative Band 5 Registered Nurses in Central Treatment Suite at UHNS.

The successful applicants will be expected to have previous experience of working in a relevant clinical environment. These roles involve work subject to COSHH regulations and a high level of manual handling within regulations

The expectation is that the post-holders will be highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication skills and be keen to develop their knowledge and skills to meet this demanding role. These key team players in the specialist ambulatory treatment suite are also expected to be instrumental in contributing to providing quality driven care of our patients. The ability to relationship build and network with the multi-disciplinary team is essential.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• The assessment of patient needs the development of programs of care and for the implementation and evaluation of these programs
• Carry out all relevant forms of care.
• Provide skilled assistance within the Ambulatory Surgery Department environment and to continue to develop enhanced surgical or treatment skills related to the specialty, commensurate with your level of competence
• Supervise and educate junior colleagues.
• To act as a role model to students and Nursing Assistants/Nursing Apprentices.
• To take charge of a specific Ambulatory Surgery/Treatment clinical suite and assessed to be competent.
• To present a positive professional image of the organization and the Ambulatory team.

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.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Phyllis Dunn

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