Job overview

We are looking for experienced registered nurse to come and join our Surgical Assessment Unit.

The unit accepts patient referral from GP, walk in clinic, WMAS emergency department covering general surgery, urology, vascular. ENT and Max fax.

We welcome applications from those who are enthusiastic and passionate about delivering first class emergency care. Attention to detail and excellent time management qualities are essential.

Informal visits are welcome.

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.

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

Main duties of the job

• Act in accordance with NMC Code and be accountable for own practice and professional actions at all times.
• Act as a clinical and professional role model for effective clinical leadership enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.
• Demonstrate clinical practice expertise through personal practice and by leading by example
• You to be able to  make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice, involving patients and public to ensure agreed standards, objectives and targets are met.
• The leader should be able to provide exceptional treatment and care to patients throughout their pathway.
• Supervise  and support junior colleagues, to be able to demonstrate leadership skills in the absence of the Ward Manager. Duties will include Co-ordinating , Erostering,  Appraisals, Audits and Quality Assurance checks, Involvement in HR processes. 

Working for our organisation

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.