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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Ward Leader
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated senior nurse with an excellent track record of success in leading a team, to join the UHNM Orthopaedic Outpatients and Fracture Clinic. You will be passionate about patient care and will have the foresight and ability to facilitate and lead change.
The Orthopaedic outpatients comprises of fracture clinic, plaster room, treatment rooms and associated elective clinics for specialities within the Specialised Surgery CBU.
The service provides care and services for adults, children and young people.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be highly motivated and have good communication skills. Experience of working within trauma & orthopaedics and working within an outpatients setting is essential. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience through our fracture clinic.
The post holder has continuing 24 hour responsibility for the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care and the setting of standards.
The post holder will have an overall responsibility to manage the running of outpatients clinics within the Specialised Surgery Clinical Business Unit (CBU). This will include fracture clinic and plaster room at both Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital, Stafford. The role will be supported by a band 6 deputy ward leader at each site with delegated responsibility at County Hospital.
Fracture clinic is a fast-paced environment requiring the facilitation of multiple clinics, treatments and plaster room activity. It is essential the post holder has direct related experience within this environment and a clinical background in trauma & orthopaedics.
The post holder will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team. They will be directly involved with the implementation and running of Virtual Fracture Clinic.
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, 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.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-8220004
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details around the role and requirements.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for further details around the role and requirements.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Degree level study
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal leadership & management training
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in band 6 leadership role
- Recent experience of working within an outpatient area
- Recent experience working within trauma & orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of leading change or implementing new ways of working
- Holder of the BOA casting certificate
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Degree level study
- Mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal leadership & management training
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in band 6 leadership role
- Recent experience of working within an outpatient area
- Recent experience working within trauma & orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of leading change or implementing new ways of working
- Holder of the BOA casting certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Becky Marsh
01782679939
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-8220004
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
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