Junior Sister

Main area Surgical Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent:
Part time Hours Part time - 36 hours per week (Days and night 7 days a week) Job  

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Day Case Unit - County Hospital Town Stafford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/08/2026 23:59

An excellent opportunity has become available for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and compassionate individual to join the Day Case Unit / Surgical Team at UHNM, based at the County site.

The newly established, purpose-built, state-of-the-art Surgical Day Case Unit is seeking additional dedicated Band 6 professionals to join our management team.

This unit specializes in Day Case Surgery and surgical procedures requiring recovery over a 24- to 48-hour period. Due to the wide variety of surgeries performed, the role offers numerous opportunities for professional development and learning.

The Surgical Division is committed to maintaining a team of dedicated, highly skilled, and quality-focused professionals. Candidates should have a strong interest in the relevant specialties. In return, we offer a comprehensive induction program, a supportive and welcoming team environment, and opportunities for professional development. You will also have the chance to learn from experienced members of the management team who will support you throughout your growth within the 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.

The Band 6 Junior Sister will play a key role in delivering high‑quality patient care within the ward or department. The post holder will provide support to more senior nursing colleagues and assume leadership responsibilities, serving as a role model and supporting team members.

The ideal candidate will be well‑organized, self‑motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication and interprofessional skills. Flexibility regarding working hours is essential.

Applicants should have at least 12 months of experience working in an acute hospital setting within a surgical department. We seek a dedicated team player who upholds high standards, is committed to patient safety, and strives to enhance the patient experience.

• NMC registered

• Applicants must have at least 2 years post reg experience

• Applicants must have 1 year leadership experience

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age,…