Job overview

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 and welcome you to apply for the position of Community Nursing Sister/Charge Nurse. 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.

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

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

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.

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.