Job Description

As a Band 6 Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse you would be responsible for supporting the overall daily management of the Nursing team within the Major Trauma Enhanced Care Unit, coordinating and leading clinical shifts, providing direct patient care and supporting the Ward Manager . You will also lead and participate with projects to enable us to give the excellent care we currently provide. The Band 6 role includes rotation onto nights and weekends. As the Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be ensuring the application of effective clinical practice of all staff so patients receive the highest possible standard of care



If you feel you can bring excellent leadership and clinical skills, have experience of working within Trauma and Orthopaedics and would thrive working within a busy and challenging units then the post of Clinical sister/Charge Nurse is for you.

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.



Candidates should have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to lead the nursing team within MT ECU. The candidate must be pro-active in maintaining outstanding standards of patient care and service delivery.



To deliver and be a clinical expert in patient care and operational decision making within the Major Trauma ECU.



To work along side the team in a manner that promotes shared leadership and on-going professional development of self and others.



To work collaboratively with the senior team to drive patient safety and quality forwards through the development and implementation of service and quality improvement projects.



To work alongside the Ward Manager supporting with audits, absence management, roster planning etc.



Deliver and coordinate care, ensuring that assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care is of the highest standard.



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.



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, resource, 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.



Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required



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