University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Clinical Ward Sister / Charge Nurse, Ward 35
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Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
About the Role
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to a busy Oncology Ward, consisting of 27 inpatient beds treating complex patients at differing stages of their cancer journey.
We treat patients in both curative and palliative stages of Cancer, deliver treatments such as Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy, and manage complex symptoms resulting from treatments or disease. It is a busy ward with at least 4 elective or emergency admissions and discharges daily.
Key Responsibilities
- Shift/team leader, providing clinical leadership and management support.
- Developing and evaluating best practice within the department.
- Deputising for the department manager and upholding the values of the Trust, being a role model.
Requirements
- Substantial post-registration experience.
- Competency in the administration and management of chemotherapy.
Important Dates
- Proposed interview date: 24th August 2026.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Role Expectations
- Integral to the ward in safe care delivery and implementing change.
- Providing clinical support to staff members, participating in supervision, mentorship, and completing appraisals.
- Managing expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
- Promoting and monitoring adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards and maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control at all times.
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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)
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Christine McNally
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: christine.mcnally@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476 965516
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