Clinical Sister / Charge nurse | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Do you have a keen interest in surgical emergency care?

We are looking for experienced registered nurse to come and join our Surgical Assessment Unit.

The unit accepts patient referral from GP, walk in clinic, WMAS, emergency department and other units for surgical specialities such as general surgery, urology, vascular, ENT and maxfax.

We welcome applications from those who are enthusiastic and passionate about delivering first class care. Attention to detail and excellent time management qualities are essential.

Informal discussions and visits are welcomed.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

1. Actinaccordancewith NMCCodeandbeaccountableforown practiceand professional actions at all times.

2. Contributetothedevelopmentoftherolesofnurses,midwives,nursingassociatesinthe best interests of patients and these professions inaccordance with the NMCCode.

3. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinicalcompetency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.

4. Demonstrateclinicalpracticeexpertisethroughpersonalpracticeandbyleadingbyexample.

5. Actasaclinicalandprofessionalrole modelforeffectiveclinicalleadershipenablingand facilitating others to take forward initiatives., 1. Liaise with the Clinical Education Lead, ModernMatrons,Ward/Department Managers to identify the development and training requirements of nursing, midwifery, nursing associate and healthcare support staff within designated clinical areas according to service requirements and individual needs.

2. Support staff with mandatory training through a variety of resources such as delivering classroom based sessions and e-learning and monitor compliance

3. Workcollaborativelywithotherprofessionalgroupstomaximisedevelopment opportunities and interprofessional learning opportunities.

4. Actasanadvocateforlearnersinpractice,working inpartnership with managersand practice learning support staff to promote environments conducive to learning.

5. LiaisewiththeClinicalEducationLeadandModernMatronstoescalateanyconcerns that affect the practice learning environment or experience of learners in practice.

6. Communicateandpresent information,written orverbal,formallyorinformally as appropriate.

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.