Senior Staff Nurse

makeitcountmarketing; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join a 28-bedded surgical ward. This role involves airway management, advanced wound care, and collaboration with various teams to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates must possess NMC registration and tracheostomy competency, with leadership experience desirable. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 annually, with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with surgical nursing background.
• Experience in airway management and complex wound care.

Responsibilities

• Provide airway management and ongoing maintenance.
• Deliver advanced wound care using NPWT.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead shifts and support ward responsibilities.

Skills

NMC registration

Tracheostomy competency

Evidence of effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Nurse role at Make It Count Marketing. An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with a background in surgical nursing and management of airways and complex wound care, to further their career within Ear Nose and Throat, Maxillofacial, Plastics, Ophthalmology and General Surgery.

Job Summary

WARD 111 — Senior Staff Nurse. We are a 28-bedded surgical ward providing comprehensive care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Our team is highly skilled in managing complex post-operative needs, with particular expertise in airway management, wound care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Main duties of the job

• Airway Management: Specialist care for patients with laryngectomy and tracheostomy, including ongoing airway maintenance and emergency response.
• Advanced Wound Care: Expertise in flap care and the use of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) to support healing and recovery.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with surgical teams, SALT, tissue viability and physiotherapy to deliver holistic care.
• Shift Leadership and Ward Support Responsibilities

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• NMC registration
• Tracheostomy competency
• Mentorship or equivalent

Desirable

• Leadership course

Experience

• Evidence of supporting learning/education in practice
• Evidence of effective communication skills

Desirable

• Evidence of management/leadership experience
• Evidence of being involved in Quality Improvement / link nurse 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, serving around three million people. We are a specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We offer development packages and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer.

Details

• Date posted: 23 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Job Responsibilities & Contact

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. For details on the post, contact Amanda Somerset at 01782 676111.

UK Registration & Compliance

• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS submission will be required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.

Employer details: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG. https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk.