Total 39 job vacancies by UHCW NHS Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


To provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of the service in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To effectively communicate related information and advice to enable the multi-disciplinary team to achieve operational excellence.

Act as a point of contact for the clinicians and nursing staff in the Virtual Fracture Clinic, making appointments, checking in and out patient appointments, Transcribing Trauma Clinic letters in a timely fashion to enable calls to be made to patients the same day. Managing the telephone.

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.

* Carry out reception duties as required by the department, following department procedures and in line with the required start and finish times.

* Act as the first point of contact for dealing with enquiries either face to face or on the telephone.

* Deal with high volume of telephone calls assisting with enquiries and making suitable appointments, also dealing with emails that come into the department assisting with enquiries.

*Transcribe clinical dictation from the Virtual Fracture Clinic and any other ad hoc correspondence.

*Making outpatient appointments and cashing up clinics.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 3 Oct 2024

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW and also at our Urgent Treatment Centre based at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites have dedicated facilities and allocated staff to provide care 7 days a week 24 hours a day. The Emergency Care practitioner within the Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre will use specialist knowledge and skills to independently provide healthcare to a select group of patients with minor illnesses or injuries. The nurse practitioner is a clinical expert and accountable for the total episode of care of the patient including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral and discharge. The nurse practitioner will undertake the role in accordance with the ED ENP Scope of Practice Framework and is supported by other members of the multidisciplinary team.

There are many training and development opportunities available as part of this band 7 ECP role.

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner team at University hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

We are looking to recruit senior experienced Emergency Practitioners who are able to demonstrate that they can see, treat and independently discharge both adult and child patients from our Minor Injuries Unit . As a senior member of the team you will be involved in the clinical and managerial aspects of caring for Emergency patients attending our busy department.

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.


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

Using advanced history taking skills, obtains a patient history in a systematic manner including pertinent physical, social, emotional, psychological or environmental factors

Using advanced physical assessment skills, undertakes physical examination as appropriate, using techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion, including the safe use of diagnostic equipment as appropriate.

Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations in order to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings on history and physical examination and relates these findings to possible diagnosis.

Makes clinical decisions using analytical and judgmental skills to reach a diagnosis and effectively communicates the information regarding these decisions, care pathways and policy to the patients/carers and multi professional team.

Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management which will include any necessary treatment and appropriate referral for further evaluation or follow up care to any member of the multidisciplinary team. Takes clinical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and
discharge/referral/transfer of the patient and offers health promotion strategies where appropriate.

Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data. Responsible for documenting all clinical notes both computerised and paper based.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust provide emergency services at our purpose built Minor Injuries Unit based at UHCW and also at our Urgent Treatment Centre based at St Cross Hospital in Rugby and City of Coventry Health Centre. All sites have dedicated facilities and allocated staff to provide care 7 days a week 24 hours a day. The Emergency Care practitioner within the Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Treatment Centre will use specialist knowledge and skills to independently provide healthcare to a select group of patients with minor illnesses or injuries. The nurse practitioner is a clinical expert and accountable for the total episode of care of the patient including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or referral and discharge. The nurse practitioner will undertake the role in accordance with the ED ENP Scope of Practice Framework and is supported by other members of the multidisciplinary team.

There are many training and development opportunities available as part of this band 7 ECP role.

There is an exciting opportunity to join our Emergency Nurse/Care Practitioner team at University hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

We are looking to recruit senior experienced Emergency Practitioners who are able to demonstrate that they can see, treat and independently discharge both adult and child patients from our Minor Injuries Unit . As a senior member of the team you will be involved in the clinical and managerial aspects of caring for Emergency patients attending our busy department.

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.


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

Using advanced history taking skills, obtains a patient history in a systematic manner including pertinent physical, social, emotional, psychological or environmental factors

Using advanced physical assessment skills, undertakes physical examination as appropriate, using techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion, including the safe use of diagnostic equipment as appropriate.

Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations in order to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings on history and physical examination and relates these findings to possible diagnosis.

Makes clinical decisions using analytical and judgmental skills to reach a diagnosis and effectively communicates the information regarding these decisions, care pathways and policy to the patients/carers and multi professional team.

Develops and implements a plan of healthcare management which will include any necessary treatment and appropriate referral for further evaluation or follow up care to any member of the multidisciplinary team. Takes clinical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and
discharge/referral/transfer of the patient and offers health promotion strategies where appropriate.

Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data. Responsible for documenting all clinical notes both computerised and paper based.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust’s ICT Department team has a fantastic opportunity for an individual who has aspirations to work as an Technical Support Analyst. This post is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and become part of a growing team.

Working within a dynamic team of highly skilled individuals to provide exceptional levels of support to a variety of disciplines within a large and exciting Acute Hospital environment. Providing both hardware and software support for users of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer service.

Assist in the support of corporate computer systems covering routine housekeeping/ maintenance tasks, configuration management, incident management, change management and problem management.

Enrol users on corporate systems, as directed, fully testing functionality prior to release.

Assist in the operation of networked computer systems including system shut-down and start-up procedures.

Assist in the installation, configuration, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of ‘desktop’ end-user Information & Communications Technology (ICT) equipment.

Be conversant with the principles, configuration and use of the Trust’s standard computer operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and UNIX technologies.

Documenting deliveries and providing stock control.

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.

Ensure ICT equipment conforms to the appropriate safety standards.

Assist in problem determination and resolution on ICT equipment and services, liaising with second line/third line technical teams as well as other parties as necessary to rectify such faults.

Use the ServiceNow Service Desk tool set to record and monitor the progress of all incidents, changes and requests.

Use the ServiceNow Service Desk tool set as the Trust’s ICT asset management system, and to use the system for the production of management reports, as required.

Participate in developing documentation for ICT policies, procedures and system configurations.

Document all project work to departmental standards.

Liaise with outside support agencies on matters relating to the operation of ICT equipment and associated software.

Attend training courses and seminars relevant to the job as required.

Participate in the training of staff and students in the use of ICT equipment and application software, as required

Participate in giving presentations of systems to users and other interested parties as required.

Keep abreast of current developments within the IT industry

Liaise with other ICT staff, as required, to ensure the overall integrity and smooth running of the service.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

Band 2 Admin Support - Support Services for Adult Physical Health

Full Time 37.5hrs

Tile Hill Health Centre

If you enjoy helping people in a reception/ office-based environment, this could be the role for you. Candidates will need to be organised, able to solve problems and work to deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable nature are essential for this role as you will be the first point of contact for our visitors/patients either face to face or on the telephone.

The role is varied, requiring a person with good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure while providing a positive, responsive, and professional service on behalf of the team.

The main duties of the role will include –
• To provide efficient admin & clerical support to Adult Physical Health Services.
• To greet patients at reception
• Deal with telephone and face to face enquiries from patients, relatives, and service users.
• Input data into administration systems, so excellent keyboard skills are essential.

This role is for 37.5Hous per week, working Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00. The post holder will need to be flexible as they may be required to undertake cross site working to cover annual leave/sickness to meet the needs of the service.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For more information on this role please see attached Job description and person specification. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Forbes - Katie.forbes@uhcw.nhs.uk

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.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024

Step into the heart of healthcare innovation as a Clinical Systems Support Specialist! In this pivotal role, you’ll be the backbone of the Clinical Systems Team, working closely with the EPR Workflow Lead to ensure seamless operation and support of our cutting-edge clinical systems.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 17th September 2024.
• Management and creation of EPR accounts and related applications
• Management of appropriate Data Collection Workbook(s) (DCW)
• Providing a support service to users of systems
• Providing timely and accurate access to systems
• General system administration duties
• Provide basic management cover for other ICT systems
• Supporting 24/7 service

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.

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.

· To provide a comprehensive support service to users of the systems managed.

· Liaise with external users of the systems managed, providing support and advice as required, liaising with third party providers where appropriate.

· Management of appropriate Data Collection Workbook(s) (DCW).

· To undertake periodic audits of data e.g., to ensure compliance with the NHS Data Manual. This will include (but will not relate exclusively) to master files.

· To participate in the testing of new version releases for the systems managed.

· Create and manage accounts for new users.

· Deactivate accounts and user access for leavers.

· To be responsible for allocating the most appropriate level of system access ensuring that users are provided with the relevant log in details and in accordance with the ICT Security Policy.

· To assist theEPR Workflow Lead(s)in the validation of training material primarily for the systems managed.

· Become familiar with the basic administration of other ICT systems as directed to provide cover for the system specialists.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024

This is a key support post within the Clinical Systems Team. The post holder will be responsible for assisting the EPR Workflow Lead specifically in relation to supporting those systems under the remit of the Clinical Systems Team.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 16th September

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.
• Management and creation of EPR accounts and related applications
• Management of appropriate Data Collection Workbooks
• Providing a support service to users of systems

· Provide Line management and support to the EPR System Support Analysts
• Providing timely and accurate access to systems

· Developing and maintaining key documentation to support processes

· Support cascade training
• General system administration duties
• Provide basic management cover for other ICT systems
• Help to support 24/7 services within the Trusts working independently on-call

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.

· To provide a comprehensive support service to users of the systems managed.

· Liaise with external users of the systems managed, providing support and advice as required, liaising with third party providers where appropriate.

· Responsible for completing supplier design documentation e.g., Data Collection Workbooks to a high degree of accuracy.
• To assist in the development of policies and procedures in relation to the systems managed.

· To undertake periodic audits of data e.g., to ensure compliance with the NHS Data Manual. This will include (but will not relate exclusively) to master files.

· Undertake testing of new releases

· Create and manage accounts for new users.

· Deactivate accounts and user access for leavers.

· To be responsible for allocating the most appropriate level of system access ensuring that users are provided with the relevant log in details and in accordance with the ICT Security Policy.

· To work closely with the EPR Workflow Leads and the ICT Training Department ensuring training material and training courses are a true representation of the way the Trust requires the systems managed to be used
• Following the Change process assist with routine changes such as, but not exclusively, the Oracle patching schedule

· Provide cross cover for all applications managed by the Clinical Systems Team

· The post holder is responsible for liaising with operational groups advising on potential changes to working practices as a consequence of Clinical System Team changes
• On behalf of the EPR Workflow Leads attend in-house and external user group meetings

· Assist in identifying persistent callers/issues and resolve as appropriate

· Undertake any other tasks, as requested by the Deputy Digital Clinical Systems Manager in accordance with the grade and nature of the post

· Liaise with other organisations (which form part of the shared instance) to ensure appropriate governance arrangements are implemented

· To provide overall management and performance monitoring of the staff for whom this post is responsible
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and to arrange induction of new starters as required
• To train new staff in team procedures, keeping detailed records
• To undertake appraisals and produce personal development plans identifying any training need required to fulfil the duties of the post

· Become familiar with the basic administration of other ICT systems as directed to provide cover for the system specialists.

· Undertake any other task, as requested by the EPR Workflow Lead(s), in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.

· Cover the work of other colleagues within the team during periods of absence.

· Provide system support out of hours.

· Support and engage in projects for system(s) enhancement as required.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024

Working within a dynamic team of highly skilled individuals in a Service Desk environment to provide First Line technical support and exceptional levels of Customer Service. Processing all enquiries to the Service Desk in an efficient and professional manner and ensuring that all users receive a seamless high-quality service. The First Line Support Analyst will be expected to participate in a rota to ensure the Service Desk’s core operating hours, including extending operating hours and out of hours are covered, and also train and support users in the use of Trust systems and ICT skills to enable them to be proficient in their job roles. The role is office based.

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.



(1) Assist in the support of corporate computer systems covering routine housekeeping/ maintenance tasks, configuration management, incident management, change management and problem management. Enrol users on corporate systems, as directed, fully testing functionality prior to release.



(2) Assist in problem determination and resolution on ICT equipment and services, liaising with Second Line/Third Line technical teams as well as other ICT teams and other internal and external parties as necessary to rectify such faults.



(3) Provide First Line technical and user support for all Trust-wide systems and use remote support tools as appropriate to troubleshoot, resolve faults, and assist users with any queries.



(4) Provide support for the implementation of all new systems ensuring a consistent standard of service delivery, First Line technical support, user support and training assistance.

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) Ensure all service requests (via telephone, voicemail, email, forms) are dealt with efficiently, logged in a timely manner with the appropriate category, priority and assignment, and annotated with a comprehensive description of the problem in accordance with the documented Service Desk procedures.



(2) Ensure all service requests are monitored, logged and updated, and that progress is chased to ensure all work is completed within agreed service levels. Ensure that users are kept informed and any outstanding service requests are escalated to the relevant line manager.



(3) Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the IT Service Management (ITSM) system is maintained at all times by making sure any new registrations or amendments to existing user details are updated accurately and in a timely manner.



(4) Use the ITSM as the Trust’s ICT asset management system, and to use the system for the production of management reports, as required.



(5) Ensure that any system failures are escalated appropriately in line with Service Desk documented procedures. Also ensure that accurate and timely communication is maintained with users, notifying them of changes that affect the operation of supported systems.



(6) Understand the operation of all supported systems such that effective support can be given to users in line with the requirements of the National Service Desk criteria.



(7) Participate in a rota to ensure the full cover of the Service Desk, both in providing hours which will include extended hours, unsocial/out of hours support, as required.



(8) Handle all communications to the Service Desk efficiently, courteously and in a professional manner providing each user with a call reference number and any other relevant information.



(9) Assist in the operation of networked computer systems including system shutdown and startup procedures.



(10) Assist in the installation, configuration, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of ‘desktop’ end-user Information & Communications Technology (ICT) equipment.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


The successful applicant will work as part of the Community Palliative Care Team and undertake a broad range of nursing support duties relating to the care of patients with end of life care needs in the place where they live, usually their own homes.

They will work under the direction of the Palliative Care Team providing care as required to patients with palliative and end of life needs and will work within the clearly defined boundaries of their competencies.



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.

Providing care for named patients with end of life care needs usually in their own homes in accordance with the patient’s care plan as defined by the Palliative Care Team with minimum direct supervision.

The Healthcare Assistant will work effectively and flexibly under direct and indirect supervision to meet the patient and family’s individual needs.

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.


· Administration of simple medicines following policies and procedures

· Monitor medications and side effects

· Assists with washing, bathing, showering, hair and oral care

· Assists with dressing and undressing

· Applies lotions and creams appropriately during the provision of skin care

· Assists with toileting, which may include the use of bedpan, commode or lavatory

· Undertake simple wound dressings

· Undertake skin and wound care

· Undertake foot care

· Undertake urine analysis

· Monitoring BPs and BMs



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


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Sep 2024

To provide comprehensive and confidential administration and secretarial support to meet the progressive service needs of the Speciality in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures.

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.
1. Requirement for potential working over multiple sites, in the hospital setting, as well as out in the community
2. To ensure all routine and/or urgent enquiries are effectively and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale using own initiative or referring as appropriate and a proper record is maintained
3. To ensure wherever possible that all documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, liaising with department and Trust staff to maintain an efficient record system, prompt transcription and distribution of correspondence in compliance with local/national targets
4. To maintain accurate and up to date internal computer systems and to retrieve and generate information to assist in the effective organisation of all patients/customers in accordance with local and national policies and targets
5. To undertake general office duties such as; faxing, typing, photocopying and uploading/downloading information to/from external agencies efficiently and effectively. To review stationary levels and inform appropriate person when necessary.
6. Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team.

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. Requirement for potential working over multiple sites, in the hospital setting, as well as out in the community.

2. To book appointments appropriately, escalating issues as they arise.

3. Receptionist duties, acting as the first point of contact, booking patients into clinic, dealing with routine enquiries, taking action as necessary liaising with others as appropriate.

4. To ensure all routine and/or urgent enquiries are effectively and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale using own initiative or referring as appropriate and a proper record is maintained.

5. To ensure wherever possible that all documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, liaising with department and Trust staff to maintain an efficient record system, prompt transcription and distribution of correspondence in compliance with local/national targets.

6. To maintain accurate and up to date internal computer systems and to retrieve and generate information to assist in the effective organisation of all patients/customers in accordance with local and national policies and targets.

7. To undertake general office duties such as; faxing, typing, photocopying and uploading/downloading information to/from external agencies efficiently and effectively. To review stationary levels and inform appropriate person when necessary.

8. To maintain efficient office management system/procedures to enable the department/clinical team to optimise their customer/patient care by ensuring that the data entered onto the systems is accurate, complete and up-to-date, identifying issues and acting accordingly

9. Support new team members by demonstrating and explaining routine dept practices and procedures, undertaking appropriate training and development with new and existing staff ensuring standards of practice are maintained at all times.

10. Utilise relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensure all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines. These systems may include EPR, CRRS, CRIS, Ultra, Respond, IMPAC etc.

11. To receive all incoming post, sorting and distributing it throughout the department

12. Provide appropriate cover in the absence of other members of the team.

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


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


Interviews are due to be taking place on 25th September 2024.


You are warmly invited to apply for this post of consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. The successful candidates will have a broad-based training in both specialties. The post involves a commitment to out of hours duties in critical care as well as weekend emergency anaesthesia services at University Hospital.

University Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is the Major Trauma centre for the Central England Trauma Network. We have a large Department of Anaesthesia which delivers perioperative care to around 44,000 elective and emergency patients. We provide anaesthesia and perioperative care for all major sub-specialties including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and renal transplant services. The General Critical Care (GCC) has 30 physical beds and manages over 1600 admissions per year from medical and surgical specialties. There is a separate Cardiothoracic Critical Care (CTCC) with 22 physical beds.

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.

You will:
• Provide and further develop anaesthesia, pain and critical care services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients. This will include ensuring that all services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
• Actively participate in the teaching and training of junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals in anaesthesia and critical care.
• Take part in the general activities of consultants at the Trust – teaching, clinical governance, administration, management etc. This will be done by personal development into appropriate roles depending on the consultants’ particular interests and aptitudes.
• Support and develop innovative improvements within the department and the Trust in order to maintain and improve the quality of patient care.

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.

For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine to provide operational and senior administrative support to services within a clinical group. The role will support the operational delivery of a high quality, efficient and patient centred service in line with national and local Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

The post holder will provide operational support to the service leadership team in the smooth running of the service. The post will specifically help support the Operations and Performance Manager in the management of administration teams and functions, waiting list management and scheduling of patients to ensure that KPIs and national NHS standards are met, within available resources, ensuring effective patient care within a timely manner.

The role will include line management, provision of complex or sensitive information across a wide range of teams and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enable delivery of patient care.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 5th September 2024 ***

To take an active role, in collaboration with the Group Management team, to deliver robust business plans for services.

Actively work with operational management team to support the improvement of patient care through identifying and responding to opportunities for change that will lead to improvements in quality or efficiency.

To support, in conjunction with the Group Manager and Associate Group Manager, the implementation and delivery of any approved business cases.

To support the Operations and Performance Manager with the collation of capacity information to inform service demand and capacity modelling.

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.

Effective management of both inpatient and outpatient waiting lists, ensuring optimal use of hospital resources liaising with Clinical Co-ordinators, Consultants, Health Records staff, Medical Secretaries, Operational Managers, Out-Patients, Private Patient services and Ward Managers.

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.

Analyse, manipulate and interpret waiting list data/information to support planning and performance processes and effective resource management within the service.

Review, in support of the Operations and Performance Manager, monthly performance metrics and compliance against key performance targets, qualitative indicators and business case benefits realisation targets.

Management of cancelled admissions/operations within the department to ensure rescheduled operations and appointments achieve Patient Charter and local standards.

Work closely with Clinical Support Services Group to review outpatient clinic and theatre utilisation, to ensure the maximum use of available resources.

To provide and receive business performance/sensitive/complex information in an effective manner, communicating across all levels of the department as required.

Support the management team with coordination of clinical leave requests, travel arrangements, meeting expenses and expenses claims as appropriate, ensuring that Trust policies are adhered to.

Support the management of patient complaints and incidents in line with the Trust Policy as required.

Provide management cover in conjunction with the Operations and Performance Manager.

Be an active member of the Service Leadership Team and provide support to the Operational and Performance Manager, Associate Group Manager, Clinical Leads and Modern Matrons.

Administration and organisation of workshops, training sessions, meetings and away days for the team as required in order to support team development.

Support the development and implementation of business Standard operating Procedures, Business continuity plans and standard working documents as required.


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


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


An exiting opportunity has arisen to employ a Programme Manager for the Breast Screening Service. The service welcomes applications from both clinical and non clinical backgrounds, who have strong leadership, project management and analytical skills.

The Breast Imaging Unit at UHCW provides a fully integrated screening and symptomatic clinical service. The Warwickshire, Solihull and Coventry Breast screening service has a screening population of 159, 645 (ages 50 – 70), covering the areas of Coventry, Solihull, Rugby, North and South Warwickshire.

The service has been fully digital since 2009 and has three GE Pristina 3D Senoiris mammography units with Tomography and stereotactic capability and four GE ultrasound machines. The team uses a full skill mix, with assistant practitioners and radiographers for mammography, advanced practitioners undertaking film reading and stereotactic biopsies, and consultant radiographers participating in all aspects of breast work including MDTs alongside breast radiologists.

Screening is performed using Siemens Mammomat Inspirations mammography machines on 3 mobile vans, a static site at GEH and the City of Coventry Health Centre. All images are sent to UHCW where they are double reported with group consensus arbitration. Screening images have been stored on a dedicated Insignia PACS since October 2016, which is able to share images with the hospital Insignia PACS.


• The post holder will manage the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme, (NHS BSP) for a catchment area of approximately 159,646 women across the Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull region.
• To provide highly specialised advice to the Trust on the National NHS Breast Screening Programme and be the main point of contact for all Breast Screening Programme queries.
• To take responsibility for the delivery of a cost effective, safe, high quality breast screening service and supporting waste reduction work.
• To analyse and interpret data from the NHS BSP database to provide written and statistical reports to the Programme Director, Breast Imaging Service Lead, Regional Quality Assurance Office, National Office, UHCW Senior Leadership team, other service managers and healthcare professionals.
• The post holder will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure that the service is consistent and streamlined.
• The post holder will ensure that the service meets the targets of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
• The post holder will build upon and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders throughout the local health economy covered by the Screening Programme.
• To be responsible for all aspects of line management of the administrative team.

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.


• Promote a shared vision and culture within the Breast Screening and Symptomatic Service based on a collaborative approach to the delivery of services that incorporates the requirement of patients’, service users and stakeholders.
• Initiate, develop and undertake projects pertaining to breast screening service within agreed timescales.
• Continually develop and review the screening Round Length plan, workforce, and service plans to take account of the changing demands placed upon the service through the impact of national and regional initiatives, the outcomes of relevant internal and external research and customer focused developments.
• Manage consultations on service changes by involving commissioners, SQAS, health and wellbeing boards and other relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver care pathway solutions which remove barriers and improve access to the breast screening programme, working in partnership with other organisations, where outcomes meet the requirements of service specification.

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


This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


A full time AM shift Sterile Service driver / stores / autoclave technician is needed to join our dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable Medical Devices within the Sterile Services Department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Previous experience of working in transport and logistics within the NHS or a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team. A full driving licence will be required, to allow use of our 3.5T service vehicles.

*Please be advised that interviews for this role are due to take place on Tuesday 16th July 2024.*

The ideal candidates will:
• Be diligent and hard-working
• Have the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Be confident with learning new systems quickly
• Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative
• Be proficient in road safety and vehicle care

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.

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 successful applicant will perform the following duties :
• Perform daily inspections and vehicle checks as per departmental procedures to ensure road worthiness, reporting any defects to coordinators or management.
• Collect used medical devices from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures.
• Act as a representative of the Trust and of the NHS at all times while carrying out your role, including while at service user / customer sites.
• Observe all driving regulations and laws.
• Road traffic accidents to be managed and reported in line with Trust procedures.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed correctly for each journey and filed according to departmental procedures.
• All deliveries and returns to be made strictly in accordance with the departmental schedule and procedures.
• Undertake any emergency deliveries as required.
• Used medical devices to be delivered to the Decontamination area only.
• Vehicle to be cleaned weekly according to departmental procedures.
• When not on driving duty you may be called upon to work other duties within the department once appropriate training has been provided and competence achieved.
• Receive deliveries of consumables, checking orders are correct and signed for.
• Complete documentation for the ordering of stores items on a weekly basis.
• Ensure high standards of departmental housekeeping are maintained in the stores, logistics and despatch areas at all times in line with Health & Safety and Fire regulations.
• Carry out regular stock checks in store room, ensuring correct stock rotation of consumable items.
• Complete annual stock check audits as required in line with Trust procedures.
• Operate steam sterilisers or low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilisers once training has been provided and competence achieved..
• Process finished product through the unit using track & trace technology.
• Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• Uniform will be provided which must be clean and worn whenever on duty.
• In the event of a “Major Incident Alert” all staff may be required to attend work due to the nature of the service provided within the Trust.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine to provide operational and senior administrative support to services within a clinical group. The role will support the operational delivery of a high quality, efficient and patient centred service in line with national and local Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

The post holder will provide operational support to the service leadership team in the smooth running of the service. The post will specifically help support the Operations and Performance Manager in the management of administration teams and functions, waiting list management and scheduling of patients to ensure that KPIs and national NHS standards are met, within available resources, ensuring effective patient care within a timely manner.

The role will include line management, provision of complex or sensitive information across a wide range of teams and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enable delivery of patient care.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 09 July 2024 ***

To take an active role, in collaboration with the Group Management team, to deliver robust business plans for services.

Actively work with operational management team to support the improvement of patient care through identifying and responding to opportunities for change that will lead to improvements in quality or efficiency.

To support, in conjunction with the Group Manager and Associate Group Manager, the implementation and delivery of any approved business cases.

To support the Operations and Performance Manager with the collation of capacity information to inform service demand and capacity modelling.

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.

Effective management of both inpatient and outpatient waiting lists, ensuring optimal use of hospital resources liaising with Clinical Co-ordinators, Consultants, Health Records staff, Medical Secretaries, Operational Managers, Out-Patients, Private Patient services and Ward Managers.

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.

Analyse, manipulate and interpret waiting list data/information to support planning and performance processes and effective resource management within the service.

Review, in support of the Operations and Performance Manager, monthly performance metrics and compliance against key performance targets, qualitative indicators and business case benefits realisation targets.

Management of cancelled admissions/operations within the department to ensure rescheduled operations and appointments achieve Patient Charter and local standards.

Work closely with Clinical Support Services Group to review outpatient clinic and theatre utilisation, to ensure the maximum use of available resources.

To provide and receive business performance/sensitive/complex information in an effective manner, communicating across all levels of the department as required.

Support the management team with coordination of clinical leave requests, travel arrangements, meeting expenses and expenses claims as appropriate, ensuring that Trust policies are adhered to.

Support the management of patient complaints and incidents in line with the Trust Policy as required.

Provide management cover in conjunction with the Operations and Performance Manager.

Be an active member of the Service Leadership Team and provide support to the Operational and Performance Manager, Associate Group Manager, Clinical Leads and Modern Matrons.

Administration and organisation of workshops, training sessions, meetings and away days for the team as required in order to support team development.

Support the development and implementation of business Standard operating Procedures, Business continuity plans and standard working documents as required.


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


This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Jun 2024