Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse, Neurology

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Clinical Sister to join our friendly and supportive team on our Neurology Ward at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) .

Our Neurology Ward provides specialist care to patients with a wide range of acute and complex neurological conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical expertise while providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy and rewarding environment.

As a Clinical Sister, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and management of the ward , working alongside the Ward Manager and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. You will provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team, acting as a positive role model and promoting high standards of practice.

You will have responsibility for coordinating the ward, supporting staff with complex clinical decision-making, managing patient flow and ensuring appropriate escalation of concerns. You will also contribute to staff development, education, clinical supervision and service improvement , helping to create a positive learning environment for nurses, students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 5 nurse or existing Band 6 nurse to develop their leadership skills and broaden their specialist knowledge within neurology.

• 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.
• 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

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

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natalie Corrigan Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:

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