# Deputy Ward Leader > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-leader/c9d82839-7e3f-4a9b-a92c-8e2a235c76f2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-ward-leader/c9d82839-7e3f-4a9b-a92c-8e2a235c76f2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Town:** Stoke On Trent - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 13.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T10:52:13.174Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stafford/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Acute_Medicine/Acute_Medicine-v7985686 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7985686?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - 3 Years senior nurse experience - Leadership experience **Desirable** - Experience of leading change in nursing role ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - Has an NMC registration - Has a nursing qualification **Desirable** - Has actively participated in an improvement within the department ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 928.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318870) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.