Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; West Midlands; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Rugby is recruiting a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse for Cedar Ward. The role focuses on leadership in Trauma and Orthopaedics, with a bespoke induction and training package.

You will contribute to staff development and quality improvement while delivering high standards of patient care. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to embed best practice guidelines and support education across the workforce, with opportunities to

Formación

• NMC registration and evidence of CPD
• Level 6 qualification (degree/diploma)
• Cannulation/venepuncture competence
• Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards

Responsabilidades

• Develop and educate staff, supervising, mentoring and appraising as required.
• Utilise IT systems to secure accurate patient, workforce and resource data.
• Manage clinical events with appropriate level of physical effort.
• Support patients and carers during difficult situations, including conveying difficult news.
• Undertake site coordinator role at weekends as part of a rolling roster.
• Promote Health and Safety adherence to Trust policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with infection control standards.

Conocimientos

IT skills

Excellent communication

Prioritisation

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Educación

NMC Registration

Degree/Diploma

CPD evidence

Cannulation competence

Assessor qualification

Descripción del empleo

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 16 November 2026

Cedar Ward at Rugby St Cross is a 41 bedded unit which comprises of elective beds, trauma beds and a day case arthroplasty unit. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will not only have an interest in improving patient care within Trauma and Orthopaedics, but also actively contribute to the development of education and training for the wider workforce. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to embed high standard patient care, and best practice guidelines. Working with the nursing team, the candidate with develop innovative ideas around improving patient journey and experience. You will be supported to develop your clinical practice and leadership skills with a bespoke induction and training package.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
• A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development.
• Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited.
• Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, and bleepholder responsibilities as appropriate.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• To undertake site coordinator role at weekends as part of a rolling roster.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times

Qualifications

• oCurrent Professional N M C Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oStudy at level 6 (Degree/diploma)
• oCannulation/Venepunctu recompetence oAssessor qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

• oProfessional clinical experience in appropriatespecialty oAbility to successfully manage people andchange oPost registration experience in hospital setting
• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource management

Knowledge

• oA knowledgeable clinicianwith the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies andprocedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
• oA good understanding of current issues relating to theNHS. oExperience in policy/service development and change

Skills

• oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communicationskills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management ofown and others time oAble to use initiative andmake decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective andappropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust