Total 596 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Coventry, CV2 1XA

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Cardiology team. As part of the launch for our new service, Heart Valve Disease (HVD) we are looking for a confident motivated indiviual to join our team.

***Interviews for this post are due to take place 17th December 2024***

To providing a comprehensive admin service to the Cardiology team. The service requirements include ensuring that all of the relevant appointments are booked following Trust policy. Relevant paperwork is correct and up to date, E-referrals, outpatient waiting list, typing, diary management, clinic management and dealing with patient queries.
• To ensure, wherever possible, that all documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly fashion and available whenever decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. This will require:
- Effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system; building good working relationships with appropriate internal and external Departments, planning and monitoring activity levels to ensure optimum use of staff resources, reporting related issues to the Admin Manager. Manipulation and distribution of appropriate correspondence.

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.
• To assist with the implementation and maintenance of an efficient office management system/procedures to enable the Group to optimize its patient care services. This will require,
- Effective time management; arranging and preparation of correspondence and reports; establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems.
• To support Team members. This will require,
- Undertaking appropriate staff training and development as required; providing cross-cover on a reciprocal basis in the absence of colleagues and providing day to day supervision where required. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Are you looking for a new challenge working within the clinical research profession?

If so you may be the person we are looking for.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated registered nurse to join our friendly, dynamic Research and Development Research Nursing Teams. Together with other team members the post holder will provide a Research Nursing Service for the Oncology/Haematology Department based at UHCW.

**Please be advised there is a proposed interview date 20th December 2024.**

The post holder will work predominantly on Oncology and Haematology research studies .

The post holder will work collaboratively with Leading Principal Investigators, Research team and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide an opportunity for patients to participate in research studies. The Research Sister/Charge nurse will lead on complex studies and manage a caseload of their own together with supporting other studies within the bounds of their registration. They will be expected to participate in the recruitment of patients into clinical research, including clinical trials of drugs and new interventions within set time limits. When working on clinical trials he/she will monitor the patients and observe for side effects reporting according to set protocols. An important aspect of the role is the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of data derived from the research studies. Therefore the post holder will require excellent documentation, organisational and time management skills.

The post holder will work in conjunction with other team members ensuring all research undertaken within the department safeguards the well-being of the participants and is conducted within the research governance framework.

Whilst previous experience in clinical research would be an advantage, applications are welcomed from candidates with solid nursing experience and who can show evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to learn.

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 care to patients is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and the research protocol

2. Co-ordinate the care of own case load of clinical trial / research patients in addition to oversight of junior team members caseloads

3. Work unsupervised in all areas related to clinical trials and research studies and supervise the work of junior team members.

4. Attend Multi-disciplinary Meetings, and appropriate clinics, to assess volunteers/patients for eligibility for research and recruit new patients, to act as a resource to the members of the MDT. Communicate information regarding clinical decisions to patients, carers and the MDT as required.

5. Ensure that trial specific clinical investigations / procedures are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and maintain safety in the trial.

6. Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers.

7. Take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses and act as a resource to ensure they optimise their clinical research skills and potential.
8. Assist in the education and support of other health care professionals to enable them to
care for patients participating in clinical trials or other research studies.
9. Respond to change in line with the needs of the service

Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

To assist with the implementation and maintenance of an efficient office management system/procedures to enable the Group to optimize its patient care services. This will require,- Effective time management; arranging and preparation of correspondence and reports; establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems. To support Team members. This will require,- Undertaking appropriate staff training and development as required; providing cross-cover on a reciprocal basis in the absence of colleagues and providing day to day supervision where required. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

1. Ensure care to patients is delivered according to Trust policies and procedures and the research protocol 2. Co-ordinate the care of own case load of clinical trial / research patients in addition to oversight of junior team members caseloads 3. Work unsupervised in all areas related to clinical trials and research studies and supervise the work of junior team members. 4. Attend Multi-disciplinary Meetings, and appropriate clinics, to assess volunteers/patients for eligibility for research and recruit new patients, to act as a resource to the members of the MDT. Communicate information regarding clinical decisions to patients, carers and the MDT as required. 5. Ensure that trial specific clinical investigations / procedures are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and maintain safety in the trial. 6. Recognise and report / manage any complaints from patients/ carers. 7. Take responsibility for the supervision of junior research nurses and act as a resource to ensure they optimise their clinical research skills and potential.8. Assist in the education and support of other health care professionals to enable them tocare for patients participating in clinical trials or other research studies.9. Respond to change in line with the needs of the service Candidates must have a current NMC registration to continue with the application. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

5. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients in, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented, and evaluated/audited. Ensuring patient information is up to date and acting as patient advocate where necessary. 6. Organisation of and participation in cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, sickness management, resourcing, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate. 7. Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical clinical skills, to ensure optimum patient management including complex patient monitoring, wound management, medicines management, safeguarding procedures, and equipment maintenance - acting as a resource and role model for junior staff. 8. Develop and educate staff and students, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required. Monitoring mandatory training compliance of self and others to ensure it is completed in a timely manner. 9. Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need. 10. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g., imparting bad news or following an unexpected event. 11. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Supporting the development of local risk assessments as necessary. 12. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control always. Using audit tools to monitor this 13. To be responsible for the ordering and maintenance of stock levels within the Outpatients department, liaising with materials management and participating in product evaluation and research. Ensure materials are cost effective and appropriate for the treatments provided. 14. To support the management of staffing roster, using the e-roster system. Ensuring safe, effective skill mix and staffing levels to support clinics. Ensuring the staffing levels are safe and cost effective. 15. Ensure self and others utilise information and IT systems effectively to ensure patient information and outcomes are recorded accurately and timely. Ensuring all actions and patient care is documented accurately and legibly as per Trust policy. Keeping up to date and acting as a point of contact for developments in IT systems cascading information to staff where necessary. 16. Support and carry out local, Trust wide and national audits in a timely manner, analysing results and formulating action plans with the management team to maintain and improving standards to meet KPIs etc. For further details please see the attached job description.

1. 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. 2. Developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Ability to communicate with all members of the multi-professional teams locally and within the West Midlands Cancer Alliance. 3. A knowledgeable team member, supporting staff, service, and policy development within Oncology UGI/HPB Services. 4. A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. 5. Supporting the Band 7 in identifying and assessing clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. 6. Actively participating and integrating elements of the Recovery Package e.g. holistic needs assessment, referrals to Health and Well- Being events. 7. Participating in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information and documentation required for service review and development. 8. Participating in providing training of identified staff groups within defined areas. 9. Support patients, carers and staff during non-complex difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event. 10. Participating in clinic preparation and nurse led clinics e.g. Treatment pre-assessment. 11. Inputting data and being involved in audit. 12. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available. 13. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities 1. To assist in the development of the aseptic service. 2. To practice as an expert practitioner, providing advice and consultancy to patients, healthcare professionals and other agencies relating to pharmaceutical aspects of aseptic services within the department and on the wards/clinical areas. 3. To operate as an authorised pharmacist within the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. 4. To participate in, and if needed, lead on the training of Pharmacy staff within the department relating to aseptic services. 5. To support the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures, staff training and approval records, physical and microbiological monitoring records and other records deemed necessary by the MHRA or regional QA specialists. 6. To ensure that all aseptically prepared medicines are produced in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). 7. To support monitoring of the environment and working practices to assure the quality of products and safety of staff. To assess risks against clinical need and make judgements when problems arise with the air handling unit, environment, facility issues or staffing. 8. To support the Lead Pharmacist and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Manager in preparation for, and completion of actions resulting from, external audits from the MHRA in relation to licensed activity/ regional QC and accredited NHS inspectors for unlicensed activity. 9. To work with the Aseptic/ Quality Assurance team to support the maintenance of the PQS (Pharmaceutical Quality System) for the aseptic service. 10. To provide clinical support to the St Cross Pharmacy Chemotherapy Co-ordinator with the provision and delivery of chemotherapy to the Maple Unit at St Cross Hospital. 11. To provide clinical support to the Aseptic Process Co-ordinator with the provision and delivery of chemotherapy and other aseptic medicines to the internal and external locations. 12. To participate in, and if needed, lead on commitments relating to intrathecal chemotherapy. Pharmacy Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Check prescriptions for clarity, safety and efficacy on wards, in dispensaries and the aseptic suite and when necessary, take accurate drug histories to facilitate this. Query with and provide the prescriber with appropriate information to effect a change in the prescription when clinically required, to ensure patients safety and effective therapy. 2. Provide information to nursing and medical staff across the trust on any aspect of medicines policy ensuring safe practice. Provide information to patients on allocated wards or in dispensaries concerning their medication and answer any resulting questions or queries. 3. Provide when necessary, through checking dispensing or supervision of technicians and ATOs, an efficient medication supply service from any of the pharmacy departments, including the aseptic suite. 4. Ensure patients discharge medication is accurate and dispensed in advance of the patients discharge, by writing the patients medication on the GP discharge prescription and conveying to the GP all necessary information concerning the patient medication to ensure a safe transfer to primary care. Reducing pharmaceutical waste by utilising patients own drugs in the discharge process. 5. Within your designated clinical area of responsibility, ensure best practice and clinical governance is applied to drug therapy by providing medical and nursing staff with: a. Appropriate drug information b. Support in writing clinical guidelines c. Participation in and delivery of education and training d. Undertaking clinical audit and practice research e. Ensuring procedures for the introduction and monitoring of new drugs are followed f. Monitoring of drug expenditure and provision of advice on the financial implications of changes in practice g. Train, and act as role model to pharmacy staff allocated to specialty h. Liaise with community medical nursing and pharmacy staff to ensure effective and seamless care 6. Provide clinical pharmacy and prescribing services within the Trust as an independent prescriber (as required). 7. Support the Associate Director of Pharmacy Cancer, Technical Services and Clinical Trials in achieving long-term objectives of the department and its strategic direction including devising and reviewing SOPs and guidelines as needed. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Senior Speech and Language Therapist -Band 6

Full time 37.5 hours per week.

Would you like to come and join our Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Team in Coventry ?

Due to additional funding an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join our innovative community-based team working across Coventry.

Opportunities are available to work with a mixed caseload across all ages and in a variety of settings . You would be providing assessment and intervention for children and young people with aspects of the role also including training for parents and education staff .

You will also have some service wide responsibilities and would offer clinical and caseload support to less experienced colleagues. The service is delivered in a variety of settings; family homes, nurseries, mainstream and special schools and the city centre clinic. We also provide some virtual appointments via Attend Anywhere.

The Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Team aims to provide a high-quality service to children, young people and their families. We provide assessment, interventions, advice and support to children and young people aged 0-19 with a Coventry GP. We also support children in Coventry schools with an Education, Health & Care Plan. We have developed clinical pathways and a competency programme in a variety of clinical areas including Speech, Language, Voice, Stammering, Dysphagia, Deafness, Cleft Palate, Alternative & Augmentative Communication and young children “At Risk” of SLCN.

We are committed to professional development and evidence-based practice, offering regular in-service CPD days and peer group clinical supervision. Mentoring and management supervision are also provided as well as support from more experienced therapists. Internal and external training courses are supported.

Being a member of a large Speech and Language Therapy team of SLTs and Assistants and close working with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues gives opportunities for lots of different clinical and training experiences.

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

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support groups

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

You will have a Speech & Language Therapy qualification and RCSLT & HCPC registration. You will need to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, enthusiasm and organisation skills to work as part of a Multidisciplinary and Multi Agency Team. It is desirable to have experience of working with complex children in specialist settings and to have AAC experience.

If you're a good team player, ready to join a supportive team and embrace our commitment to learning from our children, families and each other please apply. In return, we’ll offer you development opportunities and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

ACR Recruitment & Training LTD are looking for passionate and motivated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse , with a minimum Level 3 qualification and knowledge of the EYFS to join our successful team, working in Childcare settings throughout Coventry.

Nursery Nurse Qualification:

• Level 3 Early years/ Nursery Qualifications

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work as a member of a team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment for the children, in line with the EYFS.
• To provide a wide variety of activities for the children
• To ensure the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes changing nappies and toilet training (this maybe as some nurseries, not all)
• To undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. Cleansing of equipment etc and the cleaning of rooms. Ensuring the nursery is kept clean and tidy.
• To keep up to date with the Health and Safety at work Act.
• To assist with serving the children’s lunches, Respect Preferences, Adhere to Allergies
• To ensure that all policies/procedures and risk assessments are read, understood, and adhered to.
• To respect the confidentiality of all information received.

If you think the above is something that you would love to do, and you have the relevant qualifications, please contact ACR. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.44-£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road

ACR Recruitment & Training LTD are looking for passionate and motivated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse , with a minimum Level 3 qualification and knowledge of the EYFS to join our successful team, working in Childcare settings throughout Coventry.

Nursery Nurse Qualification:

• Level 3 Early years/ Nursery Qualifications

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work as a member of a team to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment for the children, in line with the EYFS.
• To provide a wide variety of activities for the children
• To ensure the maintenance of adequate standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes changing nappies and toilet training (this maybe as some nurseries, not all)
• To undertake certain domestic jobs within the nursery, e.g. Cleansing of equipment etc and the cleaning of rooms. Ensuring the nursery is kept clean and tidy.
• To keep up to date with the Health and Safety at work Act.
• To assist with serving the children’s lunches, Respect Preferences, Adhere to Allergies
• To ensure that all policies/procedures and risk assessments are read, understood, and adhered to.
• To respect the confidentiality of all information received.

If you think the above is something that you would love to do, and you have the relevant qualifications, please contact ACR. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £9.00-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38.7 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (required)

Work Location: On the road

You will have a Speech & Language Therapy qualification and RCSLT & HCPC registration. You will need to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, enthusiasm and organisation skills to work as part of a Multidisciplinary and Multi Agency Team. It is desirable to have experience of working with complex children in specialist settings and to have AAC experience. If you're a good team player, ready to join a supportive team and embrace our commitment to learning from our children, families and each other please apply. In return, well offer you development opportunities and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community. For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Are you an experienced Clinical Endoscopist (Nurse Endoscopist) looking to provide world class and compassionate care to our community?

UHCW would like to offer you a warm welcome to the University Hospital Coventry Endoscopy team. Our JAG Accredited service provides a range of both diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopic procedures to a population of over a million people across Coventry and Rugby.

Its an exciting time to join UHCW as we work through our new Community Diagnostic Centre Programme (CDC), which provides patients with more convenient access to vital diagnostic procedures with shorter waiting times. As part of the CDC programme a new Endoscopy Unit opened at the Hospital of St Cross. The includes three fully-equipped Endoscopy procedure rooms and facilities with separate male and female waiting and recovery areas, improving privacy and comfort for patients. This is in addition to the 5 procedure room unit on the Coventry site.

As an established Nurse Endoscopist you will work in collaboration with the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments across both our University Hospital, Coventry and Hospital of St Cross, Rugby sites. Main duties of the job will:
• Manage a caseload of patients, supporting patients their families and clinical staff throughout the diagnostic process
• Mole model and provide clinical support for junior members of the team
• Be independently competent in undertaking diagnostic endoscopy (OGD, Flexible sigmoidoscopy and / or Colonoscopy).
• Be willing to undertake TNE and support the development of this service.
• Collaborate with the management teams within the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments

In return we offerJAG and HEE accredited training as well as opportunities to develop your learning through the local Universities.

We are a great supportive team that value and respect each other, so if you have the drive and motivation to work in this busy environment then we need to meet you.

We are also offering a Golden Hello payment of £5,000 (T&Cs apply). This is open to external candidates submitting new applications.

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 post holder will manage a caseload of patients, supporting patients their families and clinical staff throughout the diagnostic process, and providing clinical support for junior members of the team.

As an established Clinical Endoscopist competent in delivering education, supported with audit and research, the post holder will take personal responsibility for the setting of professional standards and the monitoring of performance against the agreed local and national standards for the Service, in collaboration with the management teams within the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments.

The role involves working across multiple sites.
1. To be competent in the delivery of endoscopy including OGD, FOS, Colonoscopy.
2. The promotion of clinical excellence in his / her practice through the implementation of research evidence based care and NICE guidelines.
3. Being responsible for the day to day function of their own caseload, assessing, implement ting and directing endoscopy cases. To include liaison with all members of the MDT, patients and their families, and in nurse/non-medical led endoscopy sessions.
4. Work autonomously as a Clinical endoscopist to deliver a differential diagnostic GI endoscopy service including delivering life-changing diagnoses, initiating treatment, and breaking bad news. The option to develop therapeutic GI endoscopy could be discussed.
5. Administer local anaesthetic and IV sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy in accordance with Trust policies and group protocols.
6. Take endoscopic biopsies and request histopathology reports in order to form an accurate diagnosis.
7. Establish safe practice in the delivery of a broad range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures including highly complex interventions. Provide accurate endoscopy reports to enable appropriate treatment and care.
8. Refer patients to other Health care providers to ensure patient care is continued. Including independent referral for radiological intervention such as x-ray, CT and MRI.
9. The establishment and maintenance of effective collaboration and co-operative relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team, working towards the optimisation of high standards of care in endoscopy.
10. To work in collaboration with partners across the local system, contributing to and developing system pathways for the benefit of patients referred via GI 2WW pathways.
11. Provide practical guidelines for the treatment/management of patients including setting of policies and protocols that direct both medical and non-medical practice.
12. Continue to provide Clinical excellence through his/her practice that remains up-to-date through training and mentorship.
13. Develop and maintain an appropriate knowledge base of anatomy in order to distinguish between normal and abnormal endoscopy findings.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic trained nurse to join our established Coventry & Warwickshire Community TB Service. You will be working as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality TB care in collaboration with other services within both the acute and primary care setting to provide a seamless service for people receiving TB treatment, their contacts and the wider community in accordance with nationally and locally agreed guidelines.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a suitable candidate wanting to develop their TB knowledge and to develop skills to become an autonomous practitioner within a specialist area of Tuberculosis. You must have the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will have their own case load of patients and will run nurse led clinics for treatment initiation and monitoring of patient with latent TB. As part of the TB team you will be involved with contact tracing, BCG clinics and New Entrant Screening. Also be able to carry pot outreach and Awreness work as required. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work with people with diverse health and social needs are essential.

A full and valid UK driving licence with daily access to a car for work purposes is essential for this post.

For further details/informal visit contact:

Kam Hallett TB Lead Nurse – 024 7696 4169

Email: kamlesh.hallett@uhcw.nhs.uk

Being able to have a caseload and support team with thier caseloads. Leading and supporting Outbreak work and TB complex cluster work. Supporting and managing TB clinics such as Screening, BCG and New Entrant Work. Collaborating with UKHSA and TB case findings. Lead and support CoHort review.
• Works collaboratively with the multi professional team to develop and maintain a strategy relating to the care of patients in specialist area.
• Works both as an independent practitioner, and as an effective member of the wider interdisciplinary clinical team. Demonstrates excellent communication ability.
• Utilises an agreed service plan as a framework for service delivery. Leads clinical audit in own area.
• Uses data from audit / quality monitoring/ patient satisfaction questionnaires /service review to inform clinical governance. Utilises information to ensure that services are responsive to patient needs. Ensures patients are consulted in the development of services.
• When appropriate, manages people and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team for which he/ she is responsible.
• Is responsible for ensuring own clinical practice complies with Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldicott principles.

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.
• Assists in maintaining standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and for a well maintained ward / department environment.
• Actively promotes diversity, including race diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate’s services and in the management and development of staff within the clinical area. Generates and sustains relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. Identify and take action to address discrimination and oppression.
• Holds own defined caseload.
• Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives. Maintains personally generated observations in records.
• Assesses, develops and implements evidence based specialist nursing care programmes, and advice for patients and relatives.
• Work as an expert practitioner in given area, acting as a resource for other interdisciplinary healthcare professions. Maintains a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for good practice.
• Works with professional groups and other agencies in both primary and secondary healthcare settings. Assumes a central role in problem solving and service co-ordination to ensure patients and carers receive high standards of seamless quality care.
• Works with non-specialist interdisciplinary practitioners to compliment their care, and the quality of the service provided.
• When appropriate, participates in the establishment /running of nurse-led clinics. When trained, undertakes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures pertinent to specialist role.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

The post holder will manage a caseload of patients, supporting patients their families and clinical staff throughout the diagnostic process, and providing clinical support for junior members of the team. As an established Clinical Endoscopist competent in delivering education, supported with audit and research, the post holder will takepersonal responsibility for the setting of professional standards and the monitoring of performance against the agreed local and national standards for the Service, in collaboration with the management teams within the gastroenterology and endoscopy departments. The role involves working across multiple sites. To be competent in the delivery of endoscopy including OGD, FOS, Colonoscopy. The promotion of clinical excellence in his / her practice through the implementation of research evidence based care and NICE guidelines. Being responsible for the day to day function of their own caseload, assessing, implement ting and directing endoscopy cases. To include liaison with all members of the MDT, patients and their families, and in nurse/non-medical led endoscopy sessions. Work autonomously as a Clinical endoscopist to deliver a differential diagnostic GI endoscopy service including delivering life-changing diagnoses, initiating treatment, and breaking bad news. The option to develop therapeutic GI endoscopy could be discussed. Administer local anaesthetic and IV sedation to patients undergoing endoscopy in accordance with Trust policies and group protocols. Take endoscopic biopsies and request histopathology reports in order to form an accurate diagnosis. Establish safe practice in the delivery of a broad range of therapeutic endoscopic procedures including highly complex interventions. Provide accurate endoscopy reports to enable appropriate treatment and care. Refer patients to other Health care providers to ensure patient care is continued. Including independent referral for radiological intervention such as x-ray, CT and MRI. The establishment and maintenance of effective collaboration and co-operative relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team, working towards the optimisation of high standards of care in endoscopy. To work in collaboration with partners across the local system, contributing to and developing system pathways for the benefit of patients referred via GI 2WW pathways. Provide practical guidelines for the treatment/management of patients including setting of policies and protocols that direct both medical and non-medical practice. Continue to provide Clinical excellence through his/her practice that remains up-to-date through training and mentorship. Develop and maintain an appropriate knowledge base of anatomy in order to distinguish between normal and abnormal endoscopy findings. For further details please see the attached job description.

To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge. A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Oncology Head and Neck Service and policy development within the specialty. To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT to ensure optimum patient management. To ensure that the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process. A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes. Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice. Utilise and ensure that others utilise 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. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.