Registered Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 clinical sister/charge nurse for COPAT on a fixed-term basis. The role involves shift leadership, clinical governance, and development of best practice within the COPAT team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of patient care, excellent communication, and the ability to deputise for the department manager. A full UK driving licence is essential for this post.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with evidence of Band 6 leadership experience.
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of patient care and communication.
• Experience in community/home-based care and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and manage the COPAT team under the nurse lead.
• Assess patients and plan, implement and evaluate care in the home setting.
• Deputise for department manager and support cross-department activities.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Community/home care

Team management

Decision making

Ambulatory care

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

An exciting Opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, Nurse to apply for a Band 6 clinical sister/charge Nurse for COpAT on a fixed term basis

A Shift /team leader. providing clinical leadership and management support, developing and evaluating best practice within the department.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate high standards of patient care and have excellent communication skills. Providing care

for patients within their own home following assessment by the COPAT team, and deputise tor the department manager as required.

COPAT allows patients to receive the care. monitoring and treatment that they need in their home. This includes supporting early discharge

out of hospital. This model is appropriate for cohorts of patients who require in-person treatment such as intravenous (I V) antibiotics.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

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

• Accountable tor actions accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. 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 including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur.
• 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, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited, Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR. resource responsibilities as appropriate.

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 – 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Eileen Nicholls Job title: Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476966903