Paediatric Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and children and young people from across Coventry & Warwickshire. The post hol...
A shift/team leader, providing clinical leadership and management support, developing and evaluating best practice within the department. The post-holder will deputise for the department manager as required.
Ward 16 comprises of 24 beds caring for children and young people predominantly between the ages of 2-12 with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
Ward 16 is also provides shared care with BCH for local families with an Oncology diagnosis as such there will be a requirement to complete training to care for these young people.
The successful applicant will after training be expected to hold the Paediatric bleep supporting the unit, attending medical emergencies as well as supporting with Bed Management responsibilities.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level degree
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Current NMC Professional registration RSCN/RN Child
- Study at level 6 (degree/ diploma)
- HDU Qualification
- Completion on European Advanced Life Support (EPALS) training
Desirable: - oCPI trained or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Professional post registration clinical experience in a high dependency setting.
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Appropriate experience in management of reported incidents including investigation using Datix or similar system
- Experience of conflict management and complaints
Desirable: - oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource Management oExperience in maintaining safe staffing and management of sickness/absence.
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
- A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
- Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Desirable: - oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Patient focused
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Good management of own and others time
- Able to use initiative and make decisions
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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