Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their multidisciplinary team in a rewarding and challenging environment. This role offers excellent training and development opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills in clinical decision-making, leadership, and patient care. You will play a key role in supporting the ward manager, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to high standards of care. Join a diverse and talented staff committed to providing exceptional patient care and enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values inclusivity and professional growth.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Inclusive Environment

Commitment to Diversity

High Standards of Care

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to develop nursing skills.
• Ability to support team and make clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities across departments and manage HR resources.
• Assess and manage patient care planning and implementation.

Skills

Clinical Decision Making

Communication Skills

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Technical Skills

Organization

Education

Nursing Degree

Tools

IT Systems for Data Management

Job description

Ward 20 - Care of the Elderly

Ward 20 is a 32-bedded inpatient Care of the Elderly Ward located on the 2nd floor of UHCW. Care of the Elderly is part of the Medicine group.

We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary team and the high standards of care we provide. This role offers opportunities to undertake extended roles, with excellent training and support to develop competence in various areas. Successful applicants will be motivated, eager to develop their nursing skills, and interested in leadership and management.

Applicants should have the skills to support their team, make clinical decisions, and take charge on shifts. You will also support the ward manager in team management, patient safety, and ward performance.

This is a rewarding and challenging area of work. If you are dedicated and motivated, please contact us for more information.

1. Accountability: Responsible for own actions per the Code of Professional Conduct, contributing to organizational objectives within guidelines and policies.
2. Communication: Effectively communicate clinical decisions, policies, and care pathways to patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team, including in difficult situations.
3. Leadership: Provide support to management, participate in service and policy development.
4. Clinical Assessment: Assess and manage a group of patients, ensuring appropriate care planning, implementation, and evaluation involving patients and users.
5. Organization: Coordinate activities across departments, manage HR resources, handle responsibilities like sickness, absence, and complaints.
6. Technical Skills: Demonstrate advanced practical skills for patient management, including complex monitoring, equipment management, and invasive procedures.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the UK's largest teaching trusts, renowned for research, innovation, and modern facilities.

We are proud of our diverse, talented staff and commitment to high-quality patient care. Join us and enjoy a range of learning and development opportunities. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment promoting fairness, respect, and dignity.

Key responsibilities include staff development, utilizing IT systems for data management, managing clinical events, supporting patients and carers, adhering to health and safety policies, maintaining a safe environment, and conducting personal development reviews.

For more details, please see the attached job description. The application deadline is Friday, 16 May 2025.