Community Nursing Sister

Job summary

At University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (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 Willenhall 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.

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

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 working as part of a 24 hour nursing service.? 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.

**Interviews for this post are due to take place week commencing 6th January 2024***

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.