Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Community Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (7 day working)
Job ref
218-NM-B6-7852790
Employer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Locality Team 2, Community Nursing
Town
Coventry
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust logo

Community Nursing Sister

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

At UHCW NHS Trust our vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare, rooted in our communities. Our Organisational Strategy More than a Hospital (2022-2030) was shaped by the views of our staff, patients and stakeholders and sets a clear plan for improvements in healthcare.

Are you an experienced registered nurse with a passion for supporting high quality care delivery and enabling nursing colleagues to be the best they can be?

Are you looking for an opportunity to really make a difference to the nursing profession and patient care?

Do you have an ability to lead by example, motivate and actively facilitate and support colleagues to care for the residents of Coventry-safely, effectively and with a positive experience?

If so, then we are keen to hear from you. We are looking to expand the leadership team within our Tile Hill Locality and welcome you to apply for the position of Community Nurse Sister. You will be supporting the staff within the team, have the privilege of delivering high quality nursing care to our patients and supporting those around them to ensure we keep them in their own homes for longer managing either their long or short term conditions.

We offer a variety of shift patterns to support flexible working and maintain a service provision 08:00 - 20:00, 7 days a week. 

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

Responsible for the coordination and provision of planned and unplanned care to patients and their carers in a defined geographical area.

  • Triage and accept referrals direct from other disciplines, patients and carers and refer to other agencies where appropriate.
  • Case manage packages of care and work within the framework of the community nursing team by providing holistic care
  • Undertake comprehensive risk assessments associated with the care of patients in order to ensure nurses’ and carers’ safety.
  • Act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct.

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

Working for our organisation

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 organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Management Team in ensuring all obligations of service delivery are met
  • Ensure practice is evidence based through undertaking audit and critically appraising literature to achieve a high standard of care.
  • Involve patients and carers in planning and delivery of care
  • To competently perform a range of clinical skills related to the post
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and to solve problems
  • Work on a rota basis to meet the service requirements
  • Maintain a professional image
  • Attend professional meetings and case conferences as deemed necessary

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents
Desirable criteria
  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents
Desirable criteria
  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential criteria
  • See supporting documents

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Pathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodPregnancy Loss PledgeHeart Charter

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Cardall
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07958737654
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies