Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse The closing date is 09 August 2026 Ward 41 is looking for experienced nurses to take on the role of Clinical Sister/ Charge Nurse to support a newly developed service and expanding workforce. Ward 41 is a 36 bedded unit which has 12 Hyper-Acute Stroke beds and 24 Acute Stroke beds. The successful post holder will be dynamic, flexible and have a positive attitude. They will become part of a multi-disciplinary, compassionate, collaborative and enthusiastic team who strive to deliver the best care for patients. Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have a current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post. 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. 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 Are you looking for a challenge? Come and join our friendly, innovative team. Our services include providing emergency stroke treatments for patients across Warwickshire. Following emergency treatment, we support patients with the next step in their journey and recovery, which is undertaken either in the community or at either George Eliot Hospital or Royal Leamington Spa Hospital. Your professional development is supported by a dedicated clinical educator. Come and join our world class team of highly skilled professional nurses and enjoy the wealth of experiences and satisfaction you can gain. If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like to arrange a visit to our department then please contact Ward 41 Ward Manager - Juliet Efe on 02476967813 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. 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 organisations core values. Job responsibilities * A shift/ team leader, providing clinical leadership and management support, developing and evaluating best practice within the department. The post-holder will deputise for the department manager as required. * 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, resourse, 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. Please see the attached job description for further details. Person Specification Qualifications * oCurrent Professional NMC Registration oStudy at level 6 (Degree/Diploma) oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake Experience * oProfessional clinical experience in appropriate specialty oAbility to successfully manage people and change * oExperience in HR and Management related issues oResource Management Knowledge * oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS Skills * oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyse problems and implement effective and appropriate solutions Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours * oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts values. (As detailed in UHCWs Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience 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. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire J-18808-Ljbffr