Total 37 job vacancies by UHCW NHS Trust

The Estates Property Manager will provide efficient, effective and professional property management services for UHCW NHS Trust to agreed key performance indicators. They will develop strong relationships with landlords, including NHS Property Services, Community Health Partnerships and others as part of the Trusts property portfolio.

Develop and manage formal leases and licences with partners and landlords as appropriate.

Carry out the Tenant Representative function to those buildings where the Trust is tenant.

Working with tenants and landlords to provide “fit for purpose” buildings ensuring appropriate maintenance and landlord services are carried out in line with the agreed formal lease.

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.
• Responsible for the management of the Community Property Services on behalf of UHCW including the line management to Admin staff.
• Responsible for the liaison and lease negotiations for new property agreements as both tenant and landlord and all commercial related property matters.
• Responsible for the renewals, rates valuations and all associated property matters with NHS Landlords, Private Landlords including PFI/LIFT, Local Authorities and other private and public bodies.
• Responsible for verifying all property related data and updating the Trust property database.
• Devise, implement and manage the Property Asset Management Plan.
• Act as Head Tenant / Tenant Representative function

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.
• Attend all building user group meetings with landlords and ensure service provision is as per the terms of the lease. Ensuring that the maintenance regime is being followed from both an adhoc Planned Preventative Maintenance point of view.
• Take the lead on the search for and setting up new accommodation requirements from feasibility to occupation. This will involve liaising with Trust staff, Lawyers, Land Agents etc.
• To work with all landlords to develop, maintain, implement, monitor and report on property condition, functional suitability, quality and space utilisation.
• Ensure policies and procedures that are necessary to maintain the property management services meet the required standards, are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Ensure that systems are in place so that risk assessments of all the Trusts and designated premises are carried out in accordance with Trust policies.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated Midwife to lead on our birth centre and be an advocate for midwifery led care within UHCW.

The post holder will be passionate, accessible and responsive and will be proficient in demonstrating strong leadership skills. You will work collaboratively within the intrapartum areas to facilitate the individual needs of women and their families. The post holder will be required to work closely with the Consultant Midwife, Matrons, Labour Ward Coordinators and Community team.

The post holder will be able to make proactive evidence-based decisions within their scope of professional practice.

You will be expected to lead a team, organise and achieve outlined objectives and goals set within the UHCW vision.

Within the management role you will be required to manage a roster, budget, sickness, appraisals and quality improvement projects.

The Ward Manager post will focus on the day-to-day operational management and leadership for the staff and services provided on the Birth Centre and demonstrate professional expertise supporting MLU care within labour ward if required and for births agreed outside of guidance. The postholder will be expected to maintain clinical expertise, undertaking Band 7 duties in line with the needs of the service and be required to work clinical as required.

Accountable for own actions in accordance with the Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute to corporate objectives, and performance targets, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Undertake bleep-holder and on call responsibilities for the maternity unit on a regular basis.

A knowledgeable leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.

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.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; budget management; complaints.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and administration of invasive tests/procedures.
• Responsible for education and development of staff and service in an identified area through appraisal and business planning cycles.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Ensure an effective learning environment for both students and qualified staff.
• To participate in clinical incident reporting, investigation and clinical audit.
• Will promote positive interpersonal relationships and be confident in challenging poor clinical practice or poor attitude.
• Responsible for interdepartmental/ organisational activities including sickness and absence management, completing appraisals and answering complaints in accordance with expected target times.
• To participate in the on-call rota within the unit to maintain safe staffing.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in Endocrinology & Metabolism at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The principal focus of the department is upon excellent clinical education and research.

This opportunity has arisen to further expand our academic activity in Endocrinology & Metabolism. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join a rapidly expanding group of clinicians and clinical academics in the Warwickshire Institute for the Study of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (WISDEM), at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. The purpose of this post is to project manage research and education/training. You will be encouraged to apply for funding to support further research activities.

The post holder will support the Research & Education Strategy in the creation, planning, coordination, and completion of a portfolio of projects related to WISDEM. They will work with the Clinical Lead to ensure successful delivery of priorities and collaboration activities on time, to quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans and associated activities as required.

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.

Project Management

· Within WISDEM, Lead and manage the successful implementation of projects, including coordination of staff, activities and resources to ensure the successful completion of projects, against agreed project plans to time and within constraints, using an appropriate project management framework (e.g. PM3), incorporating any review processes as necessary.

· Produce and maintain formal project documentation required throughout project lifecycles including the production of policies and procedures, detailed project plan(s) covering setting up and then managing the various work packages, identifying key milestones and resource and risk implications for consideration by appropriate boards and groups as appropriate.

· Manage project performance in respect of delivery of key project milestones/ deliverables, by establishing formal reporting arrangements on progress.

· Liaise closely with the relevant project and funding officers to provide progress and financial reports and forecasts, in compliance with reporting requirements.

· Determine and manage risks and issues, including managing project budgets, mitigating them as far as possible and escalating them as required.

· Lead the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making recommendations in the best interest of the project.

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.

Planning and Organising

· Demonstrate the ability to manage own and others workload effectively.

· Ensure that workload is planned effectively to meet a number of complex deadlines.

· Effectively deal with unplanned events, which may impact on the smooth running of projects. Identify and implement action/plans on day-to-day issues or in agreement with the Clinical Lead for management issues.

· Play a leading role in project team meetings, Steering Committee and other governance and oversight committees, and participate in project procedure reviews and setting standards for project protocols.

Managing – People and Resources

· Take responsibility for the supervision and management of research administration and ensuring effective communication.

· Demonstrate the ability to support and supervise research staff effectively, dealing with unexpected issues, eg. Sickness.

· Delegate staff according to skill mix and work load.

Training and Teaching

· Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and maintain own portfolio in line with KSF.

· Recognise gaps in practice knowledge in self and others.

· Supervise and train new and junior staff in the performance of their duties to ensure that project protocol and Research Governance is observed.

Research and development

· Produce summary reports and material for WISDEM departmental meetings or funding bodies as required.

· Responsible for the on-going development and quality of research systems e.g. databases.

· Provide project management expertise in the organisation and monitoring of the project and other internal/external studies as appropriate.

· Co-ordinate the production of research management protocols for individual projects in liaison with Clinical Lead and research personnel.

· Abilityto think and react appropriately to adverse conditions e.g. high stress levels.

· Manual handling tasks e.g. carrying notes or moving research equipment.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

The post holder will ensure that professional and National standards are met and will act as a positive role model to junior team members following the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional Council (HPC) and KEVII Code of Conduct.

Responsible to the Theatre Manager you will provide leadership to the theatre by assisting the theatre manager when on leave.

The post holder is a key member of the group Management Team contributing to financial balance within their area of responsibility. The deputy Theatre Manager will also provide knowledge in the delivery of the patient safety and governance agenda within theatres and associated areas by working collaboratively with the Theatre Manager and Theatre Governance and IPC lead.

Theatres at UHCW

Main Theatres at UHCW consists of 22 Theatres. Here in main Theatres, we provide both emergency and elective care and specialise in cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotic surgery, ophthalmology, joint replacements, plastic, colorectal and general suregery, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and maternal health, and kidney transplants. We are also a designated major trauma and cancer centre.

We are immensely proud of our enviable reputation for patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. Our hospital boasts some of the most modern equipment available anywhere in the NHS and we continue to attract internationally renowned specialists to work for 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.

Clinical Patient Care

· Maintain high Visibility within the clinical area.

· Deputise for the Theatre Manager as required.

· Prepare for 6: 4: 2 by identifying under and overbooked lists by working with Speciality Band 7 leads.

· Assist in Datix’s investigations.

· Identify and resolve staffing and skill mix discrepancies by daily work review that may impede patient flow and theatre efficiency.

· In conjunction with the Theatre Manager, implement and evaluate cost improvement initiatives.

· Escalate any issues which cannot be resolved to the Theatre Manager or senior management team in their absence.

· Follow Theatre flow standard work.

· Assist in ensuring the “Five Steps to Safer Surgery” initiative including the WHO surgical safety check audits are completed and assist in implementing any actions.

· Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients whilst in theatre is always upheld.

· Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in relation to vulnerable adults and children.

· Provision of visible leadership within Theatres, empowering and supporting staff to deliver high quality, safe clinical care and improve patient experience throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Manage emergency situations with competence, taking appropriate actions and utilising relevant policies and protocols to support both patients and staff.

· Work collaboratively with other professionals and specialty groups to ensure patients needs are met throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Act in accordance with professional Code of Conduct.

· Ensure own compliance and compliance of others in regard to mandatory training requirements, awareness of professional issues and own professional development.

· Maintain professional registration.

Operational Management

· Work with theatre manager to support the delivery and achievement of Key Performance indicators and patient Access targets.

· Provide specialist knowledge and experience to support the delivery of improvements in theatre efficiency and utilisation, whilst ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

· Facilitate with the Theatre Manager that staff and workforce engage in service improvement workstreams within area of responsibility.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in areas of service development and/or improvement.

· Actively promote an open, collaborative and proactive culture between surgical specialities and theatres, identifying and responding to opportunities that may lead to improvements in efficiency and quality.

· Assist in delivering departmental and QIPs meetings.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in clinical operational management of theatres daily.

· Contribute to the manager of the day rota for the group, ensuring attendance at daily operational meetings and providing two-way communication and support between the clinical groups and the theatres teams.

· When deputising for the Theatre Manager provide advice on proposed ad hoc / substantive changes to the theatre schedule, in particular guidance on feasibility of the proposed change from a clinical and staffing perspective. Escalating any issues arising to lead Nurse for Theatres and Anaesthetics.

· Encourage leadership within theatres which facilitates development, support and involvement of all staff.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

The post holder will ensure that professional and National standards are met and will act as a positive role model to junior team members following the nursing and midwifery Council (NMC), Health Professional Council (HPC) and KEVII Code of Conduct.

Responsible to the Theatre Manager you will provide leadership to the theatre by assisting the theatre manager when on leave.

The post holder is a key member of the group Management Team contributing to financial balance within their area of responsibility. The deputy Theatre Manager will also provide knowledge in the delivery of the patient safety and governance agenda within theatres and associated areas by working collaboratively with the Theatre Manager and Theatre Governance and IPC lead.

Theatres at UHCW

Main Theatres at UHCW consists of 22 Theatres. Here in main Theatres, we provide both emergency and elective care and specialise in cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotic surgery, ophthalmology, joint replacements, plastic, colorectal and general suregery, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and maternal health, and kidney transplants. We are also a designated major trauma and cancer centre.

We are immensely proud of our enviable reputation for patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. Our hospital boasts some of the most modern equipment available anywhere in the NHS and we continue to attract internationally renowned specialists to work for 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.

Clinical Patient Care

· Maintain high Visibility within the clinical area.

· Deputise for the Theatre Manager as required.

· Prepare for 6: 4: 2 by identifying under and overbooked lists by working with Speciality Band 7 leads.

· Assist in Datix’s investigations.

· Identify and resolve staffing and skill mix discrepancies by daily work review that may impede patient flow and theatre efficiency.

· In conjunction with the Theatre Manager, implement and evaluate cost improvement initiatives.

· Escalate any issues which cannot be resolved to the Theatre Manager or senior management team in their absence.

· Follow Theatre flow standard work.

· Assist in ensuring the “Five Steps to Safer Surgery” initiative including the WHO surgical safety check audits are completed and assist in implementing any actions.

· Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients whilst in theatre is always upheld.

· Ensure that any safeguarding issues are raised appropriately in relation to vulnerable adults and children.

· Provision of visible leadership within Theatres, empowering and supporting staff to deliver high quality, safe clinical care and improve patient experience throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Manage emergency situations with competence, taking appropriate actions and utilising relevant policies and protocols to support both patients and staff.

· Work collaboratively with other professionals and specialty groups to ensure patients needs are met throughout the perioperative pathway.

· Act in accordance with professional Code of Conduct.

· Ensure own compliance and compliance of others in regard to mandatory training requirements, awareness of professional issues and own professional development.

· Maintain professional registration.

Operational Management

· Work with theatre manager to support the delivery and achievement of Key Performance indicators and patient Access targets.

· Provide specialist knowledge and experience to support the delivery of improvements in theatre efficiency and utilisation, whilst ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.

· Facilitate with the Theatre Manager that staff and workforce engage in service improvement workstreams within area of responsibility.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in areas of service development and/or improvement.

· Actively promote an open, collaborative and proactive culture between surgical specialities and theatres, identifying and responding to opportunities that may lead to improvements in efficiency and quality.

· Assist in delivering departmental and QIPs meetings.

· Assist the Theatre Manager in clinical operational management of theatres daily.

· Contribute to the manager of the day rota for the group, ensuring attendance at daily operational meetings and providing two-way communication and support between the clinical groups and the theatres teams.

· When deputising for the Theatre Manager provide advice on proposed ad hoc / substantive changes to the theatre schedule, in particular guidance on feasibility of the proposed change from a clinical and staffing perspective. Escalating any issues arising to lead Nurse for Theatres and Anaesthetics.

· Encourage leadership within theatres which facilitates development, support and involvement of all staff.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

To manage Departmental administrative systems, processes and staff developing the service in line with required internal and external standards.

To make informed decisions within area of responsibility, ensuring that agreed standards and targets are met in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures.

To act as a primary source of advice and guidance.

Monitoring and providing reports to Senior Team in line with KPI e.g RTT targets and utilization.

Monitoring and assisting with the investigation of complaints in line with Trust guidelines, policies and procedures, instigating any immediate action required for reasons of health, safety and security.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 25th October 2024 ***

1. To assume overall responsibility for the administrative business as usual management of the department with specialist knowledge in particular areas in line with service requirements.

This will require:
• Acting as a resource for staff, advising on National, Trust and Departmental Administration policies and procedures.
• Participation in the developing and updating of current local and Trust wide training packages in line with National guidance.
• Participate in strategic, service provider and Trust/Divisional/Departmental meetings, assuming responsibility for administration issues and the impact on resources.
• Responsibility for departmental performance including participation in the setting of objectives and standards.
• Representing the department in appropriate forums.
• Continuous review/updating of administration policies and procedures and supporting documentation and or systems.
• Participating in implementing and developing new processes and guidance for an efficient and effective operation of processes within the Department and Trust.
• Liaise with local ICT helpdesk to raise technical issues relating to relevant departmental IT systems.
• Acting as the lead for managing recruitment, retention and selection of administrative staff including preparation of the appropriate documentation.
• Assuming first line management responsibility in dealing with sickness reviews, disciplinary, capability and grievance issues as required.

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.

1. To ensure an effective internal and external communication system within the department and Trust wide.

This will require:
• Provision of an effective communication system both within the team and to internal and external agencies.
• Providing and improving services in line with Trust objectives and nationally agreed initiatives
• Motivating and persuading staff regarding changes to procedures and current practice
• Providing a point of contact for external agencies to ensure issues are resolved and information shared as appropriate
• Liaise with Local CCG’s, GP surgeries, leads and specialities to ensure issues are resolved and information if communicated between the Trust and it partners.

2. To continually contribute to patient and business improvement Agendas.

This will require:
• Undertaking any project work as directed, including obtaining information from the Internet, collation, manipulation and reporting of data to produce reports and spreadsheets
• Utilising relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensuring all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include iPM, CRRS, Opera and EPR.
• Share ideas for potential service improvement

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our Headache Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist workforce.
Headaches are one of the most common Neurological conditions, presented to GP's and Neurologist's, with NHS England reporting an annual increase in hospital admissions for Headache's and Migraines.
The Headache Nurse will be involved in a range of clinical responsibilities, positively contributing towards the experience of the patient with Headache Disorders. Following training, the Clinical Nurse Specialist will work as part of a clinical team supporting inpatient activity, hot clinics and training within the organisation, as well as outpatient activity. You will provide assessments and treatments for Headache disorders, whilst monitoring the patients response to treatment.
• A high profile, accessible and responsive leader with clinical responsibilities for a defined group of patients
• Able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives and targets are met.
• To maintain a professional attitude at all times, developing the role of the nurse in the best interests of the patient and profession in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
• To integrate into the existing clinical structure and to support other professionals to manage the patients.
• To promote effective communication with all members of the multiprofessional team in relation to management of the patients.
• To act as a role model for members of the multiprofessional team in the expansion of practice to manage the patients.

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.

1. The CNS will be responsible for the review of patients in follow up clinics, with consultant neurologists.

2.The CNS will be expected to develop clinical sessions for new patients, which may include the provision of additional clinics subject to the availability of consultant neurologists.

3. The CNS will take a detailed clinical history for each new patient and conduct a neurological examination of each new patient.

4. Investigations requested by consultant neurologists will be monitored and reviewed by the CNS who will inform General Practitioners and patients of the results by professionally appropriate letters.

5.Local protocols will be formulated by the CNS and disseminated to General Practitioners to guide their treatment strategies.

6.Treatment protocols will be reviewed and monitored annually by the CNS to ensure clinical relevance, accuracy and research evidence base using department of health literature, I.H.S criteria and BASH guidelines. The CNS will ensure that all protocols are agreed with the consultant neurologists.

7.The CNS will provide patients and carers with verbal and written education on their disorder and will also provide support and counselling.



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


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) have Pathology Laboratories across three Hospital sites: Coventry Hospital, George Eliot Hospital and Warwick Hospital, offering services to 1.8 million patients across the region.

Departments within CWPS include Chemistry and Immunology, Haematology, Microbiology, Virology and Molecular Pathology, Histopathology, Pre-Analytics including Phlebotomy, and Mortuary services. With a dedicated workforce of over 500 staff, CWPS provide a range of tests across many different analysers and equipment, using state-of-the-art technology and specialist techniques.

We having a great opportunity for a Network Pathology Department Manager to join the team and manage the Virology and Molecular Pathology (VAMP) Departments across CWPS. This is a 12-month fixed-term/secondment opportunity.

The VAMP Department has staff across the 2 Hospital sites who perform an array of Serology and Molecular investigations, including antenatal screening as per the Infectious Diseases Screening Programme. The Serology service is based at George Eliot Hospital and we have recently implemented Siemens analysers within Blood Sciences with serological testing now performed on these.

VAMP are also finishing the implementation of the Hologic Panther, Abbott Alinity M and Roche Cobas at University Hospital, Coventry. This is an exciting time for improving the department's equipment and increasing testing repertoire and capacity.

VAMP is a multi-disciplinary department responsible for the operational delivery of not only infectious disease testing but also the delivery of genomics testing for both Blood Sciences and Cellular Pathology, therefore the post holder will be required to work closely with the Clinical Leads of all these disciplines to ensure the Department is operationally delivering a clinically appropriate service.

You will be responsible for the oversight, operational running, strategic direction, performance and quality of the service by directing the Section Managers and Leads in those Departments.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised individual who is able to multitask, communicate with a wide array of staff, complete tasks/projects, as well as someone who is able to work well within a team and who can also work autonomously when needed.

As a Network Pathology Department Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the operational management of all aspects, including financial, organisational and performance, of the routine and specialised services delivered by the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services Network(CWPS) across the Trust sites and primary care.

You will lead in conjunction with other senior staff in the evaluation, implementation and development of existing and new technologies, approved clinical trials and departmental research projects to ensure the continued effectiveness of the service.

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.

You will also take ownership of, monitor and control a designated budget or budgets, and be accountable for identifying and delivering any cost improvement plans (CIP) as required to achieve defined financial targets for the CWPS Network.

In conjunction with the Management Team, you will maintain an open, proactive and collaborative culture within Pathology supported by effective two-way communication systems and processes that promote the achievements and activities of the relevant specialities and maintains clinical standards.

Take a lead in the propagation and maintenance of all laboratory aspects of the ISO standards, HSE requirements and any other statutory regulations, and ensure the delivery of services in line with the principles of these standards and requirements throughout CWPS.

Be the expert in the use of the Quality management system, and oversees the effective development and/or management of all controlled documentation, non-conformities and audit reports within the system.

Manage the attendance and performance of all qualified and support staff members and be responsible for ensuring all staff fulfil and maintain their contractual requirements for mandatory training.

Design and work with the Pathology IT team on continuous developments, to ensure the most efficient use of the laboratory information system in the support of effective patient care within all Pathology specialities.

Lead by example to develop and maintain full engagement with all staff demonstrating motivational, presentation and training skills at all times.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Oct 2024

The purpose of this role is to provide operational management and support to Theatres & Anaesthetics and Pre-operative assessment service delivery within the Clinical Support Services Group. Supporting the Associate Group Manager and Group Management Team in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and patient centered service in line with national and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The post holder will provide day to day operational management of assigned clinical services, supporting the development and provision of a comprehensive, high quality, patient centred care service within the resources available.


The post holder is responsibility for the improvement and delivery of scheduling and utilisation targets related to both theatres and outpatients and to support delivery of performance against financial and activity targets.

The role will manage and oversee all administrative teams and functions for the service, including the management of service waiting lists and delivery of utilisation targets.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Key Result Areas and Performance

1. Work with the Group Manager & Associate Group Manager ensuring clear communication and robust operational implementation of policy, business objectives and agreed targets across the department.
2. Support the Group Manager & Associate Group Manager with the operational management of services and supporting continuous service improvement.
3. Responsible for day-to-day delivery of operational performance within assigned services to achieve delivery of national and local targets and the development and delivery of improvement plans.
4. Responsible for assigned budgets as budgetary signature e.g. Admin cost centre budgets.
5. Implement HR and governance strategies and policies within relevant services to achieve compliance with Trust policies and procedures, best practice, relevant legislation and regulatory provisions.
6. Responsible for the improvement and delivery of utilisation targets by ensuring effective and efficient usage of service capacity including Theatres, Treatment Rooms, Outpatients, and day units.
7. Responsible for the management of service administrative staff/teams ensuring Mandatory Training, PDRs and absence are managed in line with Trust policies and 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 (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.

STRATEGIC AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
1. To take an active role, in collaboration with the Group Management team, to deliver robust business plans for services.
2.Proactively engage in inter-agency working to develop and implement strategies that cross traditional organisational boundaries, encouraging a seamless health system from a patient perspective.
3. Actively work with relevant services to support the development and improvement of patient care through identifying and responding to opportunities for change that will lead to improvements in quality or efficiency.
4. To actively review activity against the Operational Delivery Plan for relevant services and create capacity plans to support delivery.
5. To support, in conjunction with the Group Manager and Associate Group Manager, the implementation and delivery of any approved business cases.
6. To lead on the completion of regular Demand and Capacity modelling, keeping the model up to date with changes in demand and service capacity.

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. In conjunction with the Group Management Team maintain an open, proactive and collaborative culture within relevant services supported by effective two-way communication systems and processes.
2. Responsible for ensuring that robust systems are established for the appraisal and continual development of all administration and clerical staff within relevant services, in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework, promoting the effective use of skills and flexibility through professional and personal development.
3. Work with the Workforce Business Partner to effectively manage any sensitive organisational change and employee relations issues.

RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Support the development, implementation, and review of robust systems to manage risks Linking with the Group Management teams as appropriate.
2. Manage the implementation within relevant services of the Trust’s health and safety policy and all other policies, procedures, and safety rules.

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


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

The purpose of this role is to provide operational management and support to Critical Care, Theatres & Anaesthetics and Perioperative service delivery within the Clinical Support Services Group. Supporting the Associate Group Manager and Group Management Team in the delivery of a high quality, efficient and patient centered service in line with national and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The post holder will provide day to day operational management of assigned clinical services, supporting the development and provision of a comprehensive, high quality, patient centred care service within the resources available.

The post holder is responsible for the improvement and delivery of scheduling and utilisation targets related to assigned services and to support delivery of performance against financial and activity targets.

The role will manage and oversee all administrative teams and functions for assigned services, including the management of service waiting lists and delivery of utilisation targets.

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.

Key Result Areas and Performance

1. Work with the Group Manager & Associate Group Manager ensuring clear communication and robust operational implementation of policy, business objectives and agreed targets across the department.
2. Support the Group Manager & Associate Group Manager with the operational management of services and supporting continuous service improvement.
3. Responsible for day-to-day delivery of operational performance within assigned services to achieve delivery of national and local targets and the development and delivery of improvement plans.
4. Responsible for assigned budgets as budgetary signature e.g. Admin cost centre budgets.
5. Implement HR and governance strategies and policies within relevant services to achieve compliance with Trust policies and procedures, best practice, relevant legislation and regulatory provisions.
6. Responsible for the improvement and delivery of utilisation targets by ensuring effective and efficient usage of service capacity including Theatres, Treatment Rooms, Outpatients, and day units.
7. Responsible for the management of service administrative staff/teams ensuring Mandatory Training, PDRs and absence are managed in line with Trust policies and 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 (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.

STRATEGIC AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
1. To take an active role, in collaboration with the Group Management team, to deliver robust business plans for services.
2.Proactively engage in inter-agency working to develop and implement strategies that cross traditional organisational boundaries, encouraging a seamless health system from a patient perspective.
3. Actively work with relevant services to support the development and improvement of patient care through identifying and responding to opportunities for change that will lead to improvements in quality or efficiency.
4. To actively review activity against the Operational Delivery Plan for relevant services and create capacity plans to support delivery.
5. To support, in conjunction with the Group Manager and Associate Group Manager, the implementation and delivery of any approved business cases.
6. To lead on the completion of regular Demand and Capacity modelling, keeping the model up to date with changes in demand and service capacity.

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. In conjunction with the Group Management Team maintain an open, proactive and collaborative culture within relevant services supported by effective two-way communication systems and processes.
2. Responsible for ensuring that robust systems are established for the appraisal and continual development of all administration and clerical staff within relevant services, in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework, promoting the effective use of skills and flexibility through professional and personal development.
3. Work with the Workforce Business Partner to effectively manage any sensitive organisational change and employee relations issues.

RISK MANAGEMENT
1. Support the development, implementation, and review of robust systems to manage risks Linking with the Group Management teams as appropriate.
2. Manage the implementation within relevant services of the Trust’s health and safety policy and all other policies, procedures, and safety rules.

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


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

The Senior Head of Group Finance will be an integrated vital member of the clinical groups Board and will participate fully in the agenda for both financial and non-financial performance and arising issues.

The Senior Head of Group Finance will be supporting the Clinical Support Services Specialty and provide overall financial leadership and strategic direction ensuring that finance delivers a high quality customer focused service.

They will take overall responsibility for staff development and performance for the staff in the Financial Management Team that they lead.

They will take overall responsibility for the regular reporting of financial performance management information to the groups that they support and to the relevant Trust Committee’s/Board as part of the Integrated Finance Report.

They will ensure efficiency, effectiveness, integrity and business focus of financial systems and processes across the groups they support.

They will take a strategic lead for ensuring that the Group operational expenditure is fit for purpose for Service Line Reporting.

They will deputise for the Associate Director of Financial Management and the Group Management Team as and when appropriate.

They will be required to make decisions within their own interpretation and understanding of national policies and professional standards.

1.The post will manage and provide leadership and direction to the members of the group finance team, providing strategic, financial, and individual objectives to each member of staff.

2.Line manage staff within their respective financial management teams, taking responsibility for recruitment and selection decisions, appraisal, performance management, sickness absence, planning, agreeing monitoring of departmental workload.

3.Developing the skills and competencies of staff through training and development activities, ensuring progress towards individual Personal Development Plans is maintained, reviewed, and updated.

4. Support the development and maintenance of the Financial Management training programmes for clinicians and managers at all levels throughout the Trust. Actively contribute to content and running of sessions.

5.Ensure own and the team compliance with the Trust’s mandatory training requirements.

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.

Provide support and advice to Groups during the production of business cases. This will include the application of recognised investment appraisal techniques to improve decision making. The Senior Head of Group Finance should advise on financial risks and be able to articulate both long and short term consequences to enable decision making.

The Senior Head of Group Finance should ensure that the Associate Director of Financial Management is aware of financial consequences of business cases being approved or in the planning pipeline.

Work with the Groups to ensure that benchmarking data provided from the Performance and Information Department is understood at an operational level, and utilise this information together with value for money audits, to ensure best practice and optimal utilisation of resources.

Work with procurement to negotiate external contracts with suppliers, including provision of financial advice on the outcome of tender evaluations.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 22 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) is a large, long standing Pathology Network in the South Midlands, and our Cellular Pathology services are across two main sites; University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry and South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust in Warwick.

The Histopathology Department is run by over 120 staff members who provide dissection, microtomy, molecular and immunohistochemistry services as well as reporting and clinical advice from University Hospital Coventry. Sub-specialities within Histopathology include Breast, Gynaecology, Dermatology, Colorectal and Respiratory among others. Mortuary services are also provided across both sites.

As departmental Training Section Manager, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of all elements of the departmental training program.

We are in the process of updating our equipment and we offer a large repertoire of tests across the two sites. Therefore, there is an opportunity to engage with this on-going transformation of the service and as departmental Training Lead, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of the services as part of the Section Manager team.

We are looking for a dynamic, organised individual who is able to communicate with a wide array of staff, as well as someone who is able to work well within a team and who can also work autonomously when needed.

** Completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent is required and MUST be stated in application. **

Completion of a level 7 qualification (MSc. IBMS HSD or equivalent) is essential for a Band 7 Section Manager post. Applications are also invited from candidates who are working towards this. Such applicants, if successful, will be appointed as a Trainee Section Manager and paid at Band 6 until completion of the qualification.

• Co-ordination of discipline training programme including CBTR’s, competency assessments, generic and specialist portfolios, and other formal qualifications.

• Facilitate compliance to PDR’s and mandatory training in conjunction with performance section manager.

• Develop and maintain external links with training providers e.g. universities.

• Attend external training/meetings and incorporate learning into Network service improvements.

• Organise, prepare and deliver formal training sessions for staff in discipline.

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.

a) Daily manage and monitor staff in the performance of routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material including blood, urine, faeces, sputum and tissue specimens using complex and highly specialised techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures. Perform such diagnostic tests when necessary.

b) Design and plan departmental rotas, allocate and reallocate work schedules for themselves and the team and determine work priorities to meet service needs.

c) Support the Department Manager in the planning, development, co-ordination and evaluation of the pathology service, and deputise for the Pathology Department Manager as required.

d) Record, and validate results when required. Interpret complex results, and authorise individual reports from the team in electronic form and / or verbally to persons authorised to receive them e.g. Medical, nursing and non-medical staff.

e) Is proficient in the use of the Quality Management system, ensuring the effective development and/or management of all controlled documentation, non-conformities and audit reports within the system.

f) Co-ordinates external and internal quality assurance schemes and supervises compliance with the departmental audit schedules, reviews findings, and implements service changes and improvements where necessary.

g) Manages the propagation and maintenance of all laboratory aspects of the ISO/CPA standards and MHRA requirements, HTA regulations, HSE requirements and any other statutory regulations, and ensure the delivery of services in line with the principles of these standards and requirements throughout CWPS.

h) Ensures quality assurance procedures are adhered to and all necessary internal records are maintained. Collates data for and leads departmental meetings and proposes and implements change as appropriate, ensuring clear lines of communication at all times.

i) Manages and monitors maintenance on routine and complex equipment to ensure accuracy and precision of results. Provides specialist support for staff to troubleshoot faults and take appropriate action to maintain the patient service.

j) Takes responsibility within the laboratory for achieving and maintaining all local and national performance targets. Management of KPIs (key performance indicators) including prioritising work to achieve turnaround times, managing staff attendance, and attaining and sustaining PDR and mandatory training compliance.

k) Collect, interpret and collate in an agreed format, information when required for presentation e.g. for departmental Operational Board reports and quality meetings

l) Propose, oversee and develop the implementation of new techniques, equipment and working practices including supporting any management of change processes which require implementation.

m) Provide and receive specialist departmental knowledge, to and from staff and service users.

n) Manage and maintain stocks of materials, reagents, consumables and equipment, ensuring the most economical use of non-pay resources, identifying areas of cost improvement.

o) Deal with difficult and complicated telephone enquiries, such as complaints, record information and complete follow up reports when necessary.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

The Deputy Digital Clinical Systems Manager is responsible for the support, improvement and ongoing development of all patient facing clinical systems including EPR within the Trust excluding diagnostic systems. The Trust Cerner EPR solution is the core clinical system for the Trust and the primary focus of this role is the optimisation and support of this system that is going live in October 2023. All other clinical systems including Trust wide systems such as EDM and Voice Recognition systems plus specialist departmental systems such as cancer and ophthalmology solutions form the wider portfolio of systems that are supported.

Please be advised there will be a presentation required as part of the interview if you are shortlisted and this will be confirmed at that time.

This role is expected to support and manage ITIL and ISO 20000:1 best practice support and development workflows to ensure that the Clinical Systems Team is a highly professional support and systems management team working in harmony with the Digital Service Desk and all other Digital teams.

This team reports into the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) who along with the CCIO manages our Digital Clinicians consisting of consultants, junior doctors, nurses, midwifes, AHPs and pharmacists. It is expected that your role will form a key link between the clinical design of the solution from our Digital Clinicians and the Clinical Systems team you manage. A clinical background is not required for this role but may be beneficial to understanding. The Digital Diagnostic systems are managed by our Digital Imaging team and a close working relationship is needed.

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.

The key responsibilities for this role included:
1. Management of the Digital Clinical Systems Team.
2. Management of best practice support processes for Incidents, Requests, Change and problems utilising the Digital Department’s ServiceNow toolset.
3. Implementing a continuous improvement methodology to the Trust clinical systems and implement best practice clinical and administrative workflows.
4. Responsible for ensuring the EPR is always supported and runs effectively at all times. This includes liaising with required suppliers and 3rdparties and managing conflicting priorities and workloads.
5. Support the embedding of Standard Work across the Trust’s usage of EPR and clinical systems.
6. Ensure that all support processes are documented and effectively managed.
7. Ensure the team is managed with robust daily management and other elements of UHCWi Management system (training to be provided)
8. Implementation and management of knowledge management for the support team and support the Digital Clinicians in developing end user knowledge management.
9. Act as a senior member of the Digital Department representing the department at both internal and external meetings.
10. Act as a senior member of the Digital Department support all areas of Digital meet the Trust’s requirements.
11. Deputise for the CNIO where appropriate on non-clinical areas.
12. Responsible for the build and any changes to EPR workflows, forms, functionality and configuration items.
13. Responsible for the configuration of all clinical systems managed by the team including electronic document management, Digital dictation\voice recognition, all aspects of EPR including the patient portal.
14. Responsible for Business as Usual (BAU) support for all clinical systems in partnership with the other Digital Clinical Systems Manager who you will deputise for and who will also deputise for you.
15. Support the handover of projects to BAU support ensuring all required documents, processes and training are undertaken by the required teams.
16. Responsible for prioritisation of configuration changes and development work working closely with the Associate Director of Digital – Programmes and the Head of Digital – Programmes to ensure that the key aspects of the Digital Strategy are implemented.
17. Responsible for ensuring consistency of design and build across all Clinical systems.
18. Support the procurement of all clinical systems including creating specifications, scoring and determining requirements for the Trust.
19. Work with the Digital Clinical Team to ensure adoption and embedding of standard work and best practice by staff across the Trust.
20. Contribute to the Digital strategy and help determine the implementation plan.
21. Development of business cases, reports and other papers as needed by the Trust.
22. Support effective supplier management ensuring SLAs and contractual compliance is achieved in the best interest of the Trust. This is supported by senior management and the Digital Contract Management team.
23. This role will require participation in an on call rota to support the Trust’s Clinical Systems.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

A high profile, accessible and responsive leader with professional, clinical and managerial responsibility for Dermatology Outpatients at University Hospital and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Able to make informed decisions within their own clinical area and scope of professional practice, involving patients and nursing staff to ensure agreed standards and objectives are met.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to outpatient care and management. They will monitor and improve standards of care through clinical audit, evidence base practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership.

Please be advised that interviews are proposed for week commencing 23rd September.

Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.

Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.

Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas.

Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

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.

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.
• A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/speciality.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcome.
• Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational activities including HR; budget management; complaints; and patient flow.
• Demonstrate clinical credibility within the outpatient setting and various specialities, including understanding use and maintenance of specialised equipment.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Sep 2024

Interviews are due to take place on 28th August 2024.

As part of the continued development of services an opportunity has arisen for a Locum Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with special interest in Head and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Surgery to support the existing head and neck microvascular team at the University Hospitals Coventry

The head and and neck service at UHCW NHS Trust provides microvascular support to patients from both Coventry and Warwickshire as well as Worcestershire serving a population of approximately 1.5 million.

N.B.We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Whilst the post is designed for an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with a subspecialty interest inHead and Neck Surgery and Microvascular Surgery, the successful candidate will form part of ateam of consultants providing a comprehensive service to the populations of Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

The majority of the successful candidate’s clinical sessions are likely to be at UHCW and its satellite clinics in Rugby, Nuneaton or Warwick.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly with colleagues from both Maxillofacial Surgery and ENT Surgery to provide a comprehensive Oral & Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Service between the various trusts.

On call duties are under review. Specifically the successful candidate will be expected to support the already established microvascular reconstructive service and it’s on call rota (1:3 moving to 1:4 in 2025) and in addition will also be an integral team member in the busy head and neck surgical service. In addition, there will be opportunities to develop interests which complement the current team.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) 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 skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned 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 national and international leader in healthcare.

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.

Clinical

Provide and develop, with clinical colleagues, an integrated Head and Neck service for theTrust. This may involve all disciplines including primary and tertiary care.

Participate in the structural development of the Head and Neck service, treatment protocolsand guidelines and extend knowledge in the management of Head and Neck conditions.

Provide a consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.

Work with other members of the Maxillofacial team to provide a comprehensive general surgicalservice to the Trust, Primary Care Trusts and General Practitioners.

Participate in the Maxillofacial on-call rota with consultant colleagues to ensure thatappropriate emergency services are provided out-of-normal working hours.

Take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in otherspecialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other post graduate activities.

Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate externalagencies.

Take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within thespecialty. This will include the appraisal of SHOs and SpRs.

Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit –this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices toensure continued safe clinical practice.

Ensure own practice is up-to-date; this will include taking responsibility for own ClinicalProfessional Development and participating in the Trust’s Performance and Annual Reviewsystem and be responsible for ensuring that they support the principles of revalidation bythe General Medical Council.

Share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.

Comply with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.

Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Attention and aspiration to lifelong learning will be supported by the specialty group and the Trust to demonstrate safe and knowledge clinical capabilities.

The post holder(s) will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree a programme of continuing professional development which meets his/her and service provision requirements.

The post holder(s) will ensure completion of a revalidation ready appraisal annually andundertaking regular multisource feedback in order to meet the requirements for revalidation.

Management and Administrative

Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of clinical areas.

Lead and manage the team through adaptable, visible and modest leadership to ensure a committed approach is achieved. Standards will need to be driven by improvements with clear and explicit direction, encouraging constructive feedback and challenge from those involved.

Demonstrate financial awareness and understand the impact of your and your team’s decisions.

Delegate tasks effectively and appropriately with realistic expectations of others.

Research

he Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that compliments the service provided. The speciality recognises that high quality research is an integral part ofdevelopment and quality care, and undertakes to support and encourage such activities whereverpossible.

The Trust offers state of the art facilities in research and development. It houses the WarwickMedical School’s Clinical Sciences Research Institute (CSRI), bringing together scientists,clinicians and epidemiologists to study disease mechanisms in vivo and in vitro. UHCW also hassix well-equipped Patient Research Interface (PRI) suites for patient-based research. The Trusthouses the latest clinical imaging equipment and is one of the first completely digital hospitals inthe UK. It has recently installed a PET-CT and three MRI scanners which are also available forclinical research. The Research & Development Team is responsible for facilitating research and supporting all researchers within the Trust with the ultimate aim of improving patient care. Researchers can access support with completing grant applications; finding appropriate funding streams, with editing or proof-reading grants and developing strong grant proposals.

Clinical Audit and Governance

The Trust is committed to providing patient care of the highest quality. Job plans are constructed to allow practical sessional commitment for medical audit, clinical governance and continuing medical education. The post holder will be required to participate in clinical audit activities including clinical audit meetings.

The post holder will have an objective team approach to and participation in the specialties efforts to monitor and improve standards and critical incident whilst actively supporting evidence-based guideline implementation.

Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit – this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.

Teaching

The post holder will be required to participate fully in the education and training of medical students, trainee doctors, paramedical, nursing and other appropriate staff. Providing honest and constructive feedback in a supportive learning environment, teaching by example and encourage trainees to be curious. Formal training in teaching and providing feedback will be advantageous.

The post holder will be expected to support the educational development of trainees in the department, which includes DCT and SPR in OMFS, including through being an assigned educational supervisor.

Education and Training within the Trust

The Medical Education Team is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes and they are supported by an administrative team based on site in the Clinical Sciences Building (CSB).

The Trust supports a network of specialty Chairs and research fellows as well as a team of Clinical Teaching fellows responsible for providing educational leadership. Each specialty has identified an Educational lead for both postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and these individuals oversee the work of the Educational supervisors. The activities of these staff are coordinated through a management system which reports through the Medical Director to the Board.

The Trust has invested in first class teaching facilities including the CSB and 45 near ward teaching/seminar rooms. Other facilities include a clinical skills teaching wing and suite (with a Simulator centre), an anatomy and surgical teaching facility, teaching links from the theatres and endoscopy suite to the CSB and a first class Library. Additional teaching facilities are available at Rugby St Cross.

Mentorship

UHCW has an active Trust Mentoring Scheme, which is designed to support Consultants and Associate Specialists to:

· Understand the culture and structure of the Organisation

· Improve self-confidence

· Increase skills and knowledge by working closely with experienced senior colleagues

· Be a supportive environment in the form of self-reflection and feedback

With additional support of the Clinical Lead, the scheme allows you to choose a mentor from a number of existing consultants across the specialities. Their experience and knowledge will support, guide and nurture you in your new role with the organisation.


This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024