University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Clinical sister/charge nurse

The closing date is 14 April 2026

Job summary

Sister/ charge nurse working on surgical short stay, providing clinical leadership supervising junior staff, coordinating the ward, acting up of for the ward manager.

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.

Main duties of the job

Sister/ charge nurse coordinating daily flow of the ward, focusing on skill mix and staffing. Being able to act as a clinical leader on the ward supporting flow, and discharge within the surgical setting. Delivering high quality patient care, coordinate shifts, maintain high standards on the ward.

*Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP*

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

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-7902061

Job locations

12 surgical short stay

UHCW

coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Act in accordance with NMC Code and be accountable for own practice and professional actions at all times.
  2. Contribute to the development of the roles of nurses, midwives, nursing associates in the best interests of patients and these professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
  3. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.
  4. Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example.
  5. Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
  6. Acquaint the Associate Directors of Nursing, Group Directors of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Facilitators, Modern Matrons and Ward/Department Managers with professional, operational, or clinical concerns and promote professional practice at all times.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Act in accordance with NMC Code and be accountable for own practice and professional actions at all times.
  2. Contribute to the development of the roles of nurses, midwives, nursing associates in the best interests of patients and these professions in accordance with the NMC Code.
  3. Maintain an identifiable clinical presence, and when occasion requires, work in practice undertaking relevant clinical activities to support teams, maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice.
  4. Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example.
  5. Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
  6. Acquaint the Associate Directors of Nursing, Group Directors of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Practice Facilitators, Modern Matrons and Ward/Department Managers with professional, operational, or clinical concerns and promote professional practice at all times.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • see supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • see supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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

12 surgical short stay

UHCW

coventry

CV2 2DX


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

12 surgical short stay

UHCW

coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Megan Price

megan.price3@uhcw.nhs.uk

02476966268

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-7902061

Job locations

12 surgical short stay

UHCW

coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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