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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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Job summary

Cedar Ward at Rugby St Cross is a 41 bedded unit which comprises of elective beds, trauma beds and a day case arthroplasty unit. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will not only have an interest in improving patient care within Trauma and Orthopaedics, but also actively contribute to the development of education and training for the wider workforce. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to embed high standard patient care, and best practice guidelines. Working with the nursing team, the candidate with develop innovative ideas around improving patient journey and experience. You will be supported to develop your clinical practice and leadership skills with a bespoke induction and training package.

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

1. 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.
2. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
3. A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development.
4. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited.
5. Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, and bleepholder responsibilities as appropriate.

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 organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-8411502

Job locations

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent nursing skills to ensure optimum patient management.
• 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.
• To undertake site coordinator role at weekends as part of a rolling roster.
• 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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent nursing skills to ensure optimum patient management.
• 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.
• To undertake site coordinator role at weekends as part of a rolling roster.
• 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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent Professional N M C Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oStudy at level 6 (Degree/diploma)

Desirable

• oCannulation/Venepunctu recompetence oAssessor qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional clinical experience in appropriatespecialty oAbility to successfully manage people andchange oPost registration experience in hospital setting

Desirable

• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource management

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinicianwith the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies andprocedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to theNHS. oExperience in policy/service development and change

Skills

Essential

• oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communicationskills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management ofown and others time oAble to use initiative andmake decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective andappropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent Professional N M C Registration oEvidence of continuous professional development oStudy at level 6 (Degree/diploma)

Desirable

• oCannulation/Venepunctu recompetence oAssessor qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional clinical experience in appropriatespecialty oAbility to successfully manage people andchange oPost registration experience in hospital setting

Desirable

• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource management

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinicianwith the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies andprocedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to theNHS. oExperience in policy/service development and change

Skills

Essential

• oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communicationskills oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management ofown and others time oAble to use initiative andmake decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective andappropriate solutions

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Claire Betts

01788663877

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-8411502

Job locations

Hospital of St Cross

Barby Road

Rugby

CV22 5PX

United Kingdom

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