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Deputy Ward LeaderUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Deputy Ward Leader

Deputy Ward Leader

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
Closing date: 17 August 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term postition as a deputy ward leader within the fracture clinic / orthopaedic outpatients department. The post is for 12 months covering maternity leave.

The post holder will have delegated responsibility and will be supported by the department leader based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, to lead and manage a the team in their absence.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Deputy ward / department leader at County site and ensure consistency in ways of working across both sites.

With indirect supervision, the post holder will be supported to lead the day to day running of the clinic, promoting care excellence and positive patient experience.

There will be the opportunity to be involved with a new initiative: Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) and also to support the department leader, directorate management team and clinicians to make changes and develop their services.

Main duties of the job
  • Ensure the safe running of fracture clinic, plaster room and associated elective outpatient clinics within the departmentwhich may involve travel to support either Royal Stoke or County site according to service needs.
  • Providespecialist advice in relation to care of patients in fracture clinic, plaster room and associated elective outpatient clinics within the department.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of the staff, providing clinical and managerial support to Registered Staff and support staff.
  • Responsible for work allocation and checking of tasks of support staff and/or less experienced staff.
  • May berequiredto support the Virtual Fracture Clinic according to service need.
  • Has specialist knowledge of orthopaedic conditions which is ideally supplemented by specialist training:the British Orthopaedic Association casting certificate thusensuringthe provision ofhigh-qualitycare in the department.
  • Deputise fortheward leaderatDirectorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups.
  • Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities beingidentifiedwithin the multi-professional team.

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: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 205-8179804
Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For further details about the deputy ward / department leader role, please see job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of degree level study
  • Mentorship course or equivalent

Desirable
  • Formal leadership & management training
  • Holder of the BOA casting certificate

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
  • Minimum of 5 years experience within orthopaedics or relevant supporting experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience within a fracture clinic or similar setting
  • Ability to lead change or new ways of working

Desirable
  • Experience within a band 6 role within a fracture clinic, orthopaedics or a similar setting

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward / Department Leader
Dawn Barker
Email: Dawn.barker@uhnm.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01782676502
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