Overview
Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical sister/ Charge Nurse on Ward 42 to cover maternity leave for 12 months. Ward 42 comprises 37 beds for acute Neurology and stroke patients.
The successful candidate is required to have excellent communication skills and must be able to provide clinical leadership and support. It is expected that you will continually aim for high standards of care and support the management team. You will be supported to meet your career goals and development within your role.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties
Ward 42 Clinical Sisters / Charge Nurse are responsible for continually aiming for high standards of care and supporting the management team. The post holder will coordinate the ward and work clinically. An understanding of the operational demands and clinical pressures are essential whilst maintaining quality of care and patient safety.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
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. The Trust is recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation.
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. The Trust values equality, dignity and autonomy and foster an inclusive environment.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-7549610
Job locations: University Hospital Coventry, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job responsibilities
* 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 bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate.
* Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.
* 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.
* 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 and other requirements
Essential: See supporting documents
Experience: Essential: See supporting documents
Knowledge: Essential: See supporting documents
Skills & Abilities: Essential: See supporting documents
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: Essential: See supporting documents
Eligibility and sponsorship
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission to the DBS will be required.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Coventry, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
Employer’s website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk
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