Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse
Closing date: 10 August 2026

Job summary
Ward 20 is a 34 bedded inpatient Care of the Elderly Ward which is based on 2nd floor of UHCW. Care of the Elderly is part of the Medicine group.

We pride ourselves on our multi-disciplinary working team and the high standards of care that we offer our patients.

This role offers the chance to undertake several extended roles, and we offer excellent training and support for nursing staff to achieve competence in a variety of areas. Successful applicants will be motivated and keen to develop their nursing skills and knowledge of leadership and management.

They will have the skills and competence to support their team, ability to make clinical decisions and take charge on shifts. In addition, you will expected to support the ward manager in the management of the team, patients' safety and ward performance.

This is a hugely rewarding and challenging area of work so if you are dedicated and motivated then please get in touch and we can give you more information.

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.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
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 including situations where difficulties in comprehension occurs.
• 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, involving patients and users
• Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR resource, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate for example, sickness and absence, skill mix for shift patterns, complaints.
• 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

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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8195986
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

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 high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need, referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g. in an unexpected event.
• 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. Utilise IT systems to record patient data, for example EPR and have a good understanding of monthly data such as Improving Working Lives (IWL)s, Monitoring Sickness and Absence.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control always.
• Undertake Personal Development Review programme (PDR), ensuring nursing staff have annual reviews which are completed in a timely manner and reported accurately to reflect a pro-active approach to the appraisal process

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current Professional NMC Registration
• Study at level 6 (Degree/Diploma)
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Professional clinical experience in appropriate speciality.
• Ability to successfully manage people and change

Desirable

• Experience in HR and management related issues.
• Resource Management

Knowledge
Essential

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
• Experience in Policy/Service development

Skills
Essential

• IT skills
• Patient focused.
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions.
• Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Additional information
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.

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Shana Spence
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