Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The post holder will work as a member of the Trust Practice Development Team, based within the Community and Integrated Services Group, working in partnership with identified Coventry based Nursing Homes and other stakeholders such as Clinical Team Leaders, Service Leads, Clinical Educators, the Integrated Care Home Team and others.
A full UK driving licence is essential for this post. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
The post holder will support the implementation of evidence‑based practice and the professional development of clinical staff working in Coventry nursing home settings by reviewing care pathways, developing and delivering education programmes and reviewing data around avoidable hospital attendance.
Through delivery of the objectives above, the post holder will be expected to:
* contribute to the reduction of avoidable hospital attendances for Nursing Home residents;
* contribute to a reduction in the number of ‘Notices of Concern’;
* impact on the number of patient safety incidents reported through nationally supported reporting systems;
* increase pre‑registration student nursing placement capacity and the readiness of the Nursing Homes to support learners;
* increase workforce confidence, competence and perception of support.
The post holder will be clinically based, placing the clinical environment at the centre of their activities, and will participate in specific projects related to nursing practice.
Values and Expectations
* Act in accordance with NMC Code and always be accountable for own practice and professional actions.
* Contribute to the development of the roles of nurses and nursing associates and healthcare support staff in the best interests of patients and these professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
* Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice carrying out relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.
* Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example.
* Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
* Acquaint the Education and Development Lead, Lead Nurse, Long Term Conditions and Enhanced Health in Care Homes Lead, Group Director of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Development Facilitators and Clinical Service Leads with professional, operational, or clinical concerns and promote professional practice at all times.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026.
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