Total 128 job vacancies by UHCW NHS Trust

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

Provide optimum quality of care to patients who have been diagnosed with bowel cancer, in addition to patients diagnosed with colorectal disorders, and those who have had stoma formation.

This posting is hospital based and the colorectal nursing service runs a Monday to Friday service with a possibility of working on a Saturday pro rata.

This post will necessitate close working relationships with surgical and medical staff to deliver specialist care in the pre operative period, where the emphasis will be on optimising patients for surgery and post operatively, where the post holder will be key in implementing early post operative rehabilitation for their patients.

The post holder will ideally have completed a recognised, accredited course in stoma care and or be willing to complete an appropriate degree course.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 16th Dec 2024 ***
• Deliver a high level of care and support to patients diagnosed with bowel cancer along with those patients diagnosed with benign bowel conditions that require surgery.
• You will be expected to have excellent communication skills. This role will necessitate good communication with the patient as well as their family members in addition to liaising with the MDT
• Knowledgeable about colorectal cancer and colorectal surgery and the services available for them pre and post operatively.
• As a CNS you will largely work autonomously
• Promote ERAS

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.
1. 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.
2. Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients with intestinal failure, colorectal patients/carers and the multi-professional team.
3. A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development.
4. Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of colorectal patients, including patients who have developed intestinal failure andpatients who require stoma care, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited.
5. Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including resource and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate.
6. Demonstrate a high level of practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring, assessment and observation of fistula/stoma/bowel function and undertaking defined expanded clinical roles.
7. Develop and educate staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas, participating in supervision and mentorship as required.
8. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
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.
12. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


As the NHS evolves with the introduction of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and integrated care systems, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic, and flexible individual to work as a Trainee Cross-sector Pharmacy Technician.

The Pharmacy Technician role is becoming increasingly sought after and varied as medication becomes more sophisticated and technology evolves. Pharmacy Technicians play an important role in complementing Pharmacists and other members of multi-disciplinary teams carrying out a range of duties as outlined in the job description.

We are excited to announce that University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) has joined forces with the Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance to incorporate this training role which combines on the job training and 1 study day per week in order to achieve the following qualification:
• Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (Apprenticeship pathway)

The above qualification is achieved over a 2-year period and successful completion will enable registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified Pharmacy Technician.

This is a 2-year full time fixed term contract working 37.5 hours Monday to Friday including participation in weekend working, bank holiday working, and late nights. Apprenticeship funding rules apply.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, methodical and decisive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others.

To gain experience of the technical work carried out by Pharmacy Technicians within both hospital and primary care settings across University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire and the Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance. This will include completing rotations in areas such as dispensary and stores for the management and supply of pharmaceuticals; goods receipt (receiving stock) clinical trials, medicines information, Medicines Management (interaction with patients and supply of medication at ward level) and working as part of the MDT in a GP practice within a Primary Care Network. Successful completion of the two-year training course will enable achievement of the Pharmacy Technician Training Programme – Apprenticeship pathway and ultimately lead to professional registration with the GPhC.

If you think you have the enthusiasm and energy you need to join our teams, please take some time to read the attached Job description and Person Specification.

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.
• Take in prescriptions, verifying the patient’s identity and the validity of the prescription, clarifying any other details and putting forward for processing.
• Undertake patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients enabling them to comply safely with their medication as prescribed and referring to a more senior member of the team when necessary.
• Dispensing medicines correctly in line with local policies; this may include some hazardous substances, special storage and heavy or bulky items in addition to clinical trials dispensing, according to written or printed prescriptions. Keep complete and accurate records of dispensing
• Participating in accuracy checking activities of prescribed medicines and products in line with local policies and dealing with errors or near misses
• Receiving medication from a number of suppliers and processing this safely and accurately to assist in the process of supplying medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Dealing with queries from a variety of healthcare professions and patients, face to face and remotely.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post.
• Supplying stock medication to wards, departments or external organisations.
• To be responsible for topping up individual ward(s) which includes supplying stock, communicating with the ward staff and assisting with queries regarding the automated medicines cabinets (Omnicell) to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• To understand the cost implications of over supplying and help to minimise waste through the return or safe disposal of medicine where appropriate.
• To have involvement in medicines reconciliation which includes completing drug histories, assessing patient’s own medication and ordering necessary supplies for patients in a timely manner to avoid omitted doses.
• Incident reporting where processes have not been followed

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


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced Nurse to apply for a full time post as a Band 6 Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse on Ward 23 Head & Neck / Urology.

The ideal candidate would have complex airway management skills including Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy, however this is not a requirement and you can gain these once in post. The candidate should be able to demonstrate high standards of patient care, have excellent communication skills and be able to engage other staff in improvement initiatives to inspire the ward in their accreditation journey.

The post will be full time working a mixture of long days and nights. Please call Sophie Graney (02476966590) if you wish to discuss your skills/experience in relation to airway management. Experienced Band 5s who are enthusiastic and willing to learn and lead are encouraged to apply.

Please be advised there is a provisional interview date of 17th December.
• 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.
• Effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policy and care pathways to patients/carers and the multi-professional team including situations where difficulties in comprehension occur.
• A skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the management team, participating in service/policy development.
• Responsible for clinical assessment of a group of patients and management of a team, ensuring appropriate care is planned, implemented and evaluated/audited, involving patients and users.
• Organisation of cross-departmental/organisational activities including HR, resource, and bleep-holder responsibilities as appropriate.
• Demonstrate highly technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; equipment management and frequent administration of invasive tests/procedures.

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

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

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

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

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

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need, referring to a senior member of staff where appropriate e.g. in an unexpected event.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g.imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.

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


This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 16th & Tuesday 17th December

**Applications for Posts Commencing August 2025**

These posts are part of an innovative and ongoing teaching initiative which seeks to professionalise clinical teaching, at the same time as allowing individuals to develop their own teaching skills and expertise in medical education. Suited to individuals with a keen interest in undergraduate teaching who wish to pursue a career in a teaching hospital.


The posts could be offered as a full time Clinical Teaching Fellow or a 50/50 post with varied roles and responsibilities in the established team structure. Which form an important arm of the clinical teaching staff of Warwick Medical School’s principal teaching hospital: the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust.

The posts are aimed at Postgraduate Doctors of all training grades from post FY2 up to senior level Doctors in Training who wish to strengthen their educational credentials and gain additional teaching experience. Every effort will be made to tailor each post to their overall clinical and career needs.

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.

Educational Responsibilities.

Appointees will be expected to contribute in the following areas:
• Original work on research projects of relevance to medical education. Fellows will have individual projects in their own areas. It is expected that this work should lead to presentations at appropriate professional meetings and publication in relevant journals.
• Responsible for delivering curriculum MB ChB across the 4 year Programme including the involvement in teaching, assessments pastoral care and quality assurance.
• Post holders are responsible for supporting the well-established Acute Block. This includes leading clinical simulation sessions and debrief, small group teaching and mentoring.
• Supporting the teaching within Phase 3 Specialty Clinical Placements (Musculoskeletal, Child Health, Women’s Health, Care of Surgical Patient and Care of Medical Patient) within individual fellow’s specialty areas.
• Supporting clinical simulation in delivering acute block simulation and opportunities in Postgraduate simulation training. There are additional simulation activities and projects available to a fellow with a particular interest in simulation, playing a key role in the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based education.
• Delivering regular bedside teaching sessions.
• Assorted other educational activities which may vary according to the needs of the service. These will include organisation and participation in clinical exams, a revision course before finals, marking elective and other reports.

Clinical Responsibilities

Full time Teaching Fellow

Fellows are encouraged to spend one session per week working in their clinical specialty by arrangement. This is a good opportunity to allow participation in specialist clinics or training areas within this University Teaching Hospital. Clinical time can be condensed to allow appropriate clinical experience, for example a full day for a theatre list.



50/50 Teaching Fellow

Fellows will spend 50% of their time working within their chosen specialty. Clinical time will be within the normal working day, with no commitment to on-call working (this is reflected in the salary). Organising suitable clinical positions forms part of the recruitment process. Opportunity for clinical on-call working may be negotiated locally after appointment when shifts are deemed to have no impact on the daytime working pattern.





Personal Development


• It is the intention that fellows to emerge from these posts appropriately qualified to continue a specialty career and carry recognition as educators.
• You will be allocated an educational supervisor for your education activities. Appraisals of your progress will form part of the supervision.
• You will be expected to complete PGCert in Medical Education (if not already undertaken a similar qualification) at Warwick University.Warwick Medical School Medical Education

This is the starting block for undertaking a Masters Medical Education if you so wish.
• Specific training for the post includes specific certification as a WMS clinical examiner.
• Opportunity to apply for a second year in post for doctors demonstrating desirable progression in teaching, research, and leadership skills as evaluated by lead CTF supervisors.



This is not a training post and out of program permission will need to be obtained for those currently in training posts.





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 more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

A full time vacancy for a Sterile Service Technician role is now available at UHCW NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a dedicated and hard-working team in the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable medical devices within the Sterile Services Department.

If you are flexible, hard working and have a keen eye for detail, come and join the team that keeps the surgical services throughout the Trust going, saving lives 365 days a year.

We decontaminate, reprocess and return all reusable surgical equipment from UHCW NHS Trust and various other facilities - over 200 000 items a year, from single instruments up to surgical sets containing 100+ instruments.

Previous experience of working within a sterile services environment would be advantageous but not essential, as full training will be given by our experienced training team.

The ideal candidates will:
• Be diligent in their work
• Have an excellent eye for detail
• Possess the ability to focus and avoid distractions
• Be team players but also confident working on their own initiative
• Be confident in closely following specific work instructions once trained

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert is capped for numbers and will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

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.
• Collect used equipment from service users in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust procedures.
• Sort used equipment by decontamination category as specified by departmental procedures.
• Participate in daily housekeeping and equipment preparation checks in accordance with Trust and national standards.
• Undertake daily user tests & approvals as required on washer-disinfectors
• Undertake cleaning of medical devices by the use of washer-disinfectors or manually where required using personal protective equipment provided.
• Be able to recognise all surgical instruments and identify trays used within the trust once full competence training is completed.
• Examination of cleaned devices to validate cleaning processes.
• Assemble instruments and checking for safety and correct function in accordance with departmental procedures, specifications and best practice.
• Ensure cleanliness / follow clean room dress procedures and dress codes in the rest of the department and hospital.
• Package instruments as specified in the clean room.
• Maintain correct work patterns in dirty and clean zones of the sterile supply unit and conform to clean room requirements as per operational directives.
• Use of autoclaves to sterilize devices ensuring cycle runs meet prescribed parameters and undertaking daily user tests as required following training.
• Receipt of equipment requisitions from service users, preparation, dispatch and transportation to destination ensuring correct delivery of items.
• Maintain stocks of process / raw materials and identify any deficiencies to department supervisors.
• Assist with stock inventory checks in accordance with Trust and departmental procedures.
• Ascertain priorities during times of peak workload by discussion with departmental supervisors.
• Comply with departmental systems for signing off items assembled/checked and adhering completely to the use of tracking and traceability systems and documentation.
• Take part in on call rota once competence training is completed.
• Ensure that departmental policies are followed to ensure departmental registration to European quality standards for sterile services.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

As a Medical Secretary in Oncology you will provide a specialised, comprehensive and confidential patient centred clinical administration and secretarial service to Oncology Consultants and their teams in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding the specialism.

An ideal candidate for this position should have excellent customer service, effective and timely resolution of queries received and
ability to support the Trust in providing quality care to its patients.

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. To act as a senior point of contact to ensure all enquiries are effectively managed and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale, ensuring all relevant personnel are informed as necessary and an appropriate record is maintained.

2. To ensure, wherever possible, that all clinical documentation is up-to-date, in an orderly manner and available whenever clinical decisions are being made, reporting exceptional circumstances where necessary. This will require: effective collaboration with all relevant personnel to maintain an efficient administrative system.

3. To ensure the effective organisation of all patients under the care of the consultant and their team in accordance with Local and National policy and targets. This will require effective collaboration with: the Booking Centre and Patient Access team to ensure the waiting list is up-to-date and accurate at all times; Outpatient Access team and General Managers to monitor the utilisation and effectiveness of outpatient clinics.

4.Provide administrative support for Oncology Departmental meetings as required. This would include organising meetings, booking rooms, taking meeting minutes, and providing administrative support as and when required.

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

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

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

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.

We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

1. To implement and maintain an efficient office management system/procedures to enable the consultant and his/her team to optimise their patient care services.

This will require:
• effective management of the consultant’s time, managing schedules and leave arrangements ensuring appropriate and timely communications with all relevant personnel;
• arranging meetings/events.
• effective management of the consultant’s office by establishing and maintaining efficient manual and electronic correspondence and documentation management systems;
• ensuring office equipment and stationery levels are maintained, processing orders as required.

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

This will require:
• Undertaking any project work as directed, including obtaining information;
• Collation and reporting of data in order to produce reports and spreadsheets, utilising relevant Trust IT systems, as determined by the role, ensuring all relevant patient data is collected and input accurately in line with Trust guidelines.

3. To support team members.

This will require:
• Demonstrating and explaining Departmental practices and procedures; undertaking appropriate training and development with new and existing staff ensuring high standards of practice are maintained at all times;
• Providing cross cover on a reciprocal basis in the absence of colleagues and providing day to day supervision where required

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


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential administrative support for the Quality Data team in accordance with Departmental, Trust and National standards, policies and procedures. To act as a source of advice and guidance regarding Datix, Policies and Procedures and Quality Information/Data processes.
• Prioritise all incoming work, responding promptly, appropriately and communicating clearly in relation to urgent/important issues via telephone, email and in person
• Review digital incident report forms on the Datix System for accuracy and consistency in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Review submitted incidents to the Learning from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) National reporting system.
• Data entry of mortality reviews onto DCIQ

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.
• Facilitate the correct level of access for users on the Datix System in accordance with Information Governance.
• Assist the Quality System Officer and the Quality Information Manager in providing administrative support to the function and processes, supporting changes and enhancements to the Datix System.
• Management of the functions mailbox to facilitate prompt responses and actions to queries and requests.
• Support the Quality Information Specialist with statistical reports as and when required, including evaluating data to identify trends.
• Provide administrative support for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with timely uploads of new or updated SOPs to the Trusts Document Management System.
• Participate in daily team huddles
• Support managing the departments intranet page and communication media when requested.
• Provide administrative support for the wider Quality Data Team and any additional duties.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

Interviews are to be held on 23rd January 2024

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) invites applications for a replacement consultant cellular pathologist to join our forward-thinking and friendly teambased at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).

CWPS are a large pathology network in the Midlands, providing pathology services for UHCW, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking a pathologist with sub-specialist interests in any of the following areas: haematolymphoid, thoracic, gastrointestinal pathology, urology, dermatopathology, or gynaecological pathology.

Participation in the autopsy service is welcomed but not essential.

Participation in research and teaching (at undergraduate and post graduate level) is encouraged and supported by protected sessions. University of Warwick’s Clinical Sciences Research Institute located on the UHCW site provides additional laboratory research facilities.

The department has full UKAS accreditation, is fully sub-specialised and benefits from extensive BMS led cut-up. CWPS is a global leader in digital pathology having adopted this technology and led its implementation into diagnostic practice. This innovative development offers unrivalled flexibility of workflow, including home working for up to 3 days a week, benefiting both pathologists and clinical services.





The appointee will provide a diagnostic consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Network and primary care. Histology reporting will be expected to be done digitally once the appointee has been trained and fully validated. Voice recognition training will also be provided as this is the preferred method of report entry.



The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their area of specialist expertise and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the adoption of best practice guidance, the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols and all other relevant guidelines.



The appointee will be encouraged to support reporting of any systemic cytology associated with their sub-specialty area(s) of interest. The post does not have a requirement for cervical screening cytology reporting.

The appointee will be required to interact with the clinicians and allied health professionals to provide pathological support and leadership required for the delivery of excellent services.

The appointee, if they so choose, may be involved in the post mortem service for the Coventry and Warwickshire Coroner, for which appropriate time will be allocated in their job plan.

The appointee will be encouraged to take part in research and, where possible, to support the development of digital pathology and the research objectives of UHCW and UoW Medical School.

















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.

UHCW is the teaching hospital for the University of Warwick Medical School and the department is engaged in teaching pathology to medical students. CWPS is one of the largest training centres for the West Midlands Cellular Pathology Training Scheme and is also part of the West Midlands ST1 Training School.

The UHCW Centre of Excellence for Digital Pathology has been established, in partnership with the University of Warwick Computer Science Department,and is aimed at developing and evaluating digital pathology algorithms of diagnostic and prognostic use.

In addition to purpose designed surgical, cytology and immunocytochemical laboratories, the department has a multi-disciplinary molecular diagnostic facility, providing single multiplexed PCR based analyses of the commonly mutated solid tumour genes.

Coventry is a thriving city with a fascinating history extending back to medieval times. Local schools are excellent and include some of the UKs top ranking grammar and comprehensive schools.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Read-Jones,Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology: 02476 968320sarah.read-jones@uhcw.nhs.ukor Dr Catherine Wight, Cellular Pathologist and Clinical Head of Service: 02476 968320catherine.wight@uhcw.nhs.uk

For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

MRI Radiographer - Band 6

Perform full range of imaging examinations in MRI across sites consistently to a high standard ensuring compliance with imaging protocols.

Manage radiographic, technical, admin & clerical staff and students, within a designated area.

Liaise with other staff, and to be responsible for the day to day organisation of the area/department in accordance with departmental protocols, providing management guidance during the absence of the Lead Radiographer.

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

1. To perform MR imaging in line with governmental and departmental protocols, working both alone and within multidisciplinary teams.

2. To check patient identification and documentation and ensure the appropriate MRI examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests, especially implementing departmental safety protocols.

3. Operating static scanners assessing patients’ needs adapt and modify imaging techniques according to the patient condition. Attending to patients` welfare and safety at all times.

4. To evaluate scanned images taken for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.

5. To participate in the departmental Quality assurance programme to ensure the efficient operation of the highly technical equipment and to ensure compliance with best practice.



**Please be advised that face-to-face interviews for this post are due to take place week commencing 1st December 2024**



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. Liaise with other staff, and to be responsible for the day to day organisation of the area/department in accordance with departmental protocols, providing management guidance during the absence of the Lead Radiographer.

2. To check patient identification and documentation, and ensure the appropriate MRI examinations are carried out in accordance with departmental protocols and clinical requests, especially implementing departmental safety protocols.

3. Operating static scanners assessing patient's needs adapt and modify imaging techniques according to the patient's condition. Attending to patients' welfare and safety at all times.

4. To evaluate scanned images taken for diagnostic quality, and alert clinicians of any abnormality when appropriate.

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

The Advanced MS Champion will have highly developed clinical expertise enabling them to plan, deliver and coordinate complex care in routine and non-routine circumstances to ensure that the needs of the person with advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their carer(s) are best served. They will work autonomously with their own caseload. They will have highly developed clinical expertise enabling them to plan, deliver and coordinate complex care in routine and non-routine circumstances to ensure the needs of the person with advanced MS and their carer (s) are best served. They will work autonomously with their caseload.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 5th December.

1. Will instigate, implement and evaluate service improvement and changes in practice in response to feedback from patient experience, research evidence, service level data, and clinical and management requirements. They lead service level engagement with managers and instigate and lead multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocates across organisational boundaries.

2. They will design and deliver education and training to patients/carer groups and provide specialist education and training to other health and social care professionals involved in the care of people with advanced MS. They will take responsibility for embedding patient and public involvement within their sphere of practice.

3. The Advanced MS Champion will be a practitioner who can demonstrate excellent highly developed communication skills, empathy and compassion. Communicates openly and appropriately with patients and carers in situations of a highly distressing and sensitive nature such as discussions with someone with advanced MS and their family life around end of life care or points of transition (deterioration).

4. Provides a first point of contact for people living with advanced MS (and carers) who need advice, support or treatment, working with them to ensure they are able to access the right care at the right time.

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. Puts quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based, individualised and personalised care through implementation of a holistic needs assessment, care planning and evaluation of all care interventions.

2. Plans own diary and manages own caseload; plans specialised nursing service provision, co-ordinates input from other specialised services i.e. speech and language therapy, hospice care services.

3. Applies high level assessment and consultation skills to diagnose issues early and ensure timely treatment and support.

4. Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings.

5. Data entry on IT systems/MS Database.

6. Undertake clinical assessments i.e. blood tests, urine infections, blood pressure, infection screening.

7. Provides relevant training to patients and carers i.e. manual handling.

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




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

The Advanced MS Champion will have highly developed clinical expertise enabling them to plan, deliver and coordinate complex care in routine and non-routine circumstances to ensure that the needs of the person with advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their carer(s) are best served. They will work autonomously with their own caseload. They will have highly developed clinical expertise enabling them to plan, deliver and coordinate complex care in routine and non-routine circumstances to ensure the needs of the person with advanced MS and their carer (s) are best served. They will work autonomously with their caseload.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 5th December.

1. Will instigate, implement and evaluate service improvement and changes in practice in response to feedback from patient experience, research evidence, service level data, and clinical and management requirements. They lead service level engagement with managers and instigate and lead multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocates across organisational boundaries.

2. They will design and deliver education and training to patients/carer groups and provide specialist education and training to other health and social care professionals involved in the care of people with advanced MS. They will take responsibility for embedding patient and public involvement within their sphere of practice.

3. The Advanced MS Champion will be a practitioner who can demonstrate excellent highly developed communication skills, empathy and compassion. Communicates openly and appropriately with patients and carers in situations of a highly distressing and sensitive nature such as discussions with someone with advanced MS and their family life around end of life care or points of transition (deterioration).

4. Provides a first point of contact for people living with advanced MS (and carers) who need advice, support or treatment, working with them to ensure they are able to access the right care at the right time.

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. Puts quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based, individualised and personalised care through implementation of a holistic needs assessment, care planning and evaluation of all care interventions.

2. Plans own diary and manages own caseload; plans specialised nursing service provision, co-ordinates input from other specialised services i.e. speech and language therapy, hospice care services.

3. Applies high level assessment and consultation skills to diagnose issues early and ensure timely treatment and support.

4. Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings.

5. Data entry on IT systems/MS Database.

6. Undertake clinical assessments i.e. blood tests, urine infections, blood pressure, infection screening.

7. Provides relevant training to patients and carers i.e. manual handling.

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




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

The Advanced MS Champion will have highly developed clinical expertise enabling them to plan, deliver and coordinate complex care in routine and non-routine circumstances to ensure that the needs of the person with advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their carer(s) are best served. They will work autonomously with their own caseload. They will have highly developed clinical expertise enabling them to plan, deliver and coordinate complex care in routine and non-routine circumstances to ensure the needs of the person with advanced MS and their carer (s) are best served. They will work autonomously with their caseload.

1. Will instigate, implement and evaluate service improvement and changes in practice in response to feedback from patient experience, research evidence, service level data, and clinical and management requirements. They lead service level engagement with managers and instigate and lead multi-professional meetings, acting as patient advocates across organisational boundaries.

2. They will design and deliver education and training to patients/carer groups and provide specialist education and training to other health and social care professionals involved in the care of people with advanced MS. They will take responsibility for embedding patient and public involvement within their sphere of practice.

3. The Advanced MS Champion will be a practitioner who can demonstrate excellent highly developed communication skills, empathy and compassion. Communicates openly and appropriately with patients and carers in situations of a highly distressing and sensitive nature such as discussions with someone with advanced MS and their family life around end of life care or points of transition (deterioration).

4. Provides a first point of contact for people living with advanced MS (and carers) who need advice, support or treatment, working with them to ensure they are able to access the right care at the right time.

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. Puts quality at the heart of practice by delivering evidence based, individualised and personalised care through implementation of a holistic needs assessment, care planning and evaluation of all care interventions.

2. Plans own diary and manages own caseload; plans specialised nursing service provision, co-ordinates input from other specialised services i.e. speech and language therapy, hospice care services.

3. Applies high level assessment and consultation skills to diagnose issues early and ensure timely treatment and support.

4. Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings.

5. Data entry on IT systems/MS Database.

6. Undertake clinical assessments i.e. blood tests, urine infections, blood pressure, infection screening.

7. Provides relevant training to patients and carers i.e. manual handling.



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




This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

The Advanced Practitioner role requires an individual with commitment, passion and excellent communication skills. You will be supporting the breast imaging department to carry a range of interventions using stereotactic equipment and supporting specialist imaging. Film reading and completing a range of audits and offering project support will also be a key component. There is also a focus on demonstrating strong leadership skills and being a role model, supporting the development of colleagues and staff in a variety of different training roles.

The Trust combines a number of key roles:
• District general hospital services for Coventry and Rugby, our local population
• The Warwickshire, Solihull and Coventry Breast screening service
• Tertiary centre for Coventry and Warwickshire, providing complex specialist services for the region and beyond
• Major Trauma Centre (Level 1)
• All medical specialities including renal transplantation, and a major Oncology Centre (Arden Cancer Centre) are also located on the University Hospital site.
• Clinical base for the University of Warwick Medical School

UHCW is one of the largest and busiest NHS teaching trusts in the country with two hospitals caring for over 1,000,000 people from across Warwickshire and beyond. Every year the Trust provides more than 800,000 episodes of care to patients from across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. The Breast Imaging Unit at UHCW provides a fully integrated screening and symptomatic clinical service.

The post holder will be expected to have specialist knowledge in Mammography and will work at an Advanced Practice level. Work will include undertaking symptomatic and screening mammography, performing stereotactic biopsies, vacuum excisions and wire localisations and NHS Breast Screening programme image interpretation.

In addition, the post holder will be required to participate in the clinical service delivery undertaking mammography on the static and mobile units and participate in assessment clinics and the symptomatic service.

Duties will be undertaken at Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, City of Coventry Health Centre, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile Breast Screening Units according to NHSBSP guidelines and Warwickshire, Solihull, and Coventry Breast Screening Service & ISO 9001:2015 standard operating procedures. Duties will be undertaken flexibly in the week and some weekend working will be required.

Applicants should be enthusiastic and motivated with a flexible and modern approach to the delivery of breast imaging services, which may include service provision on evenings and weekends. The successful applicant will work closely with the Breast Management team, taking on a proactive leading role, supervising, inspiring and educating a team of clinical staff that includes radiographers, advanced practitioners, mammography practitioners and radiographic assistants.

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 requirement for a female to undertake this role is a Genuine Occupational Qualification and is exempt under section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, superseded by The Equality Act 2010.”

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· To undertake x-ray guided biopsies providing sufficient tissue so that an accurate diagnosis can be obtained of any suspicious area in the breast, according to national occupational standards and local policies and procedures.

· To undertake x-ray guided wire localisations of a high quality to enable the breast surgeon to accurately identify the tumour for removal, according to national occupational standards and local policies and procedures.

· To complete all procedures according to the evidenced based practice and departmental protocol

· To administer local anaesthetic according to local PGD

· To ensure that laboratory specimens are accurately labelled and documented according to local protocol

· To demonstrate and communicate empathy and sensitivity in sometimes highly emotive atmospheres; being aware of the needs of the individual woman and be able to communicate effectively with clients/patients who come from different backgrounds, or who may have challenging behaviour, learning or physical disabilities, or who have just been given bad news

· Undertake self-audit and participate in research.

· To attend and participate in regular multidisciplinary meetings to discuss the further clinical management of clients.

· To work flexibly by working occasional unsociable hours to accommodate service requirements

· To adhere to departmental regulations and have a good understanding of IR (ME) R and local rules of practice

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

We are looking to grow our pool of Bank staff to support our inpatient Speech and Language Therapy team on an ad hoc basis. If you are looking to keep up your clinical skills within a modern-forward thinking organisation, then this role could be what you are looking for.

University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire is a friendly, supportive and innovative place to work. You will be working across the acute inpatient service which covers both UHCW and Rugby St Cross Hospital. Our service provides input across multiple wards including respiratory, neurology, care of the elderly, emergency wards and critical care.

The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously with adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties, providing assessment, diagnosis and intervention approaches.

You will have the independence to manage your caseload whilst being part of wider team to ensure safe, quality and effective care.

If you would like more information in relation to this role, please contact the department.

Please note that there dependent on experience and knowledge, you can be appointed at either band 6 or band 7 level.

Dependent on experience the main duties of the job include:



· Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with dysphagia and/or communication difficulties including those with complex presentation. Investigate & analyse skills & formulate individualised management & treatment plans and specialised programmes of care.



· Interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis on wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive discharge plans.



· Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required.


• Accept clinical responsibility for the dysphagia caseload and organise this effectively and efficiently. This will include prioritising and allocating patients appropriately for more junior staff.


• Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
• Provide specialist advice, teaching & instruction to relatives, carers & other members of the MDT regarding SLT issues.
• Engage in department and own CPD activities.
• Participate in health promotion activities of the department.
• Participate in other duties as required such as maintaining a clean safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control at all time.

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.
• Expert knowledge of relevant policies and strategies within own area of practice and use evidence base to inform SLT practice and contribute to service development.
• Provide line management, operational lead and service lead responsibilities as required for the role.
• Act as an advocate to always promote awareness of the role of Speech and Language Therapy within the hospital.
• Act as an advocate for patients’ communication and swallowing difficulties within own area of work.
• Communicate effectively, plan, organise & work collaboratively with medical nursing & therapy colleagues to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
• Adapt own dietetic practice to a continually changing healthcare landscape and support changes in service provision when necessary
• Take accountability for quality of own work whilst consistently striving to improve patient care by adhering to departmental and Trust standards and guidelines and embedding local / national policy / procedure / guidance into practice
• Take responsibility for own decision making as well as the decisions of the leadership team which affect service delivery.

For further details please see the attached job descriptions.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024