via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Deputy Ward Leader

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Stafford Part-time
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An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the senior nursing team at Ward 1\.

This is an ideal pathway for nurses aspiring to step into management roles, supported by a passionate and experienced leadership team committed to fostering a positive environment for both staff and patients. Whether you're looking to advance your career or explore leadership for the first time, this role offers a supportive and developmental platform to grow your skills and confidence in nurse management.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our experienced Senior Nursing Team within Ward 1\. The successful applicants will work closely with a Band 7 Senior Sister to deliver high standards of patient care and provide robust support to staff across the unit.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a fast\-paced, high\-acuity environment.

You will be expected to:

  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Demonstrate excellent communication, motivation, and enthusiasm

  • Take on managerial responsibility for a number of staff within the nursing team

  • Lead nurse\-led care on a shift\-by\-shift basis

  • Deliver gold\-standard nursing practice across a diverse emergency caseload

  • Act as a role model, leading by example in all areas of clinical practice

  • Take charge in the absence of other senior staff

  • Manage and respond to complaints and Datix reports professionally

  • Champion specific areas of departmental interest to support ongoing service development
This is an ideal opportunity for nurses looking to step into senior leadership, with full support from an experienced and forward\-thinking management team.

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.

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

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