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Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.