Total 24 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Coventry, CV2 2DX

The purpose of this post is to support the development and delivery of a comprehensive staff engagement plan aimed at enhancing outcomes and experiences for Trust staff. This includes supporting the annual NHS Staff Survey and quarterly People Pulse Survey, ensuring ongoing data collection, analysis and reporting that will inform meaningful demonstrable initiatives.

This role involves working collaboratively with teams across the organisation to promote and strengthen staff engagement. This involves actively communicating and sharing best practices, as well as supporting the use of engagement tools and platforms. A compassionate and respectful approach is key, with an emphasis on addressing individual needs and signposting to appropriate resources when necessary.

The post holder will also support multiple People Support (Engagement, EDI, Wellbeing) projects, working closely with various internal and external stakeholders that contribute to the overall strategic aims of the People Strategy.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 17th December 2024.

Support the programme of work linked to the Trust's participation in the annual Staff Survey.

Analyse staff feedback to share with suitable audiences, contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of subsequent action plans to improve the experiences of staff working within the Trust.

Champion staff engagement approaches in all Clinical Groups and disciplines across the Trust, inspiring and empowering leadership teams to understand the value of supporting staff wellbeing and promoting positive staff engagement practices.

Plan and co-ordinate staff engagement programmes, such as a new recognition programme and implementation of a range of staff voice tools.

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.

Administrative Responsibilities

Undertake administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone calls, collating and analysing data, filing and photocopying.

Use Microsoft Office Applications daily.

Responsibility for Information & Information systems

Record information required for reporting or statistical purposes in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibility for Planning/Organising & Strategic/Business Development

Organise own day to day tasks.

Lead in the planning, facilitation and evaluation of a broad range of activities including learning events, workshops, presentations, support sessions and poster displays. To proactively promote a rolling programme of ‘People Support’ initiatives in accordance with national calendars, working collaboratively with communications to achieve this.

Service Development, Project Management

Evaluate current ways of working and takes action to effect improvements.

Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives or events in relation to staff and engagement.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Technical Instructor to join the new and transformational One Coventry Integrated Team (OCIT) service. The trust along with Coventry City Council and Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust have designed and developed 3 Local Integrated Teams (LITs) across the city of Coventry which are supported by multi-professional teams offering a holistic and integrated approach to urgent community needs for the residents of Coventry.

Local integrated care is one of the Trust’s fundamental purposes, as set out in our refreshed strategy for 2022-2030; ‘More than a hospital’. The Trust has an ambition to deliver improvements in the health and wellbeing of our local populations through collaboration with partners across the health and social care system. The role of therapy and therapy support workers is key to the successful delivery of this exciting and transformational service aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of the Coventry population.

Please be advised interviews are proposed for week commencing 16th December.

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.

There is an ongoing requirement for travel with this post

The post holder will be required to havea full driving licence and car and to be insured for business use.

· To work as a Technical Instructor within the One Coventry Integrated Team, as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

· The post holder will provide reablement to adults in Coventry under the direction of a team of qualified therapists.

· This includes working with and performing tasks delegated by qualified members of the team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Assistant Practitioners.

· To work flexibly to ensure appropriate service provision over weekends and bank holidays between 8am-4pm

· To adhere to the lone worker policy.

· There is an ongoing requirement for travel with this post

· The post holder will be required to have a full driving licence and car and to be insured for business use.

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.

Responsibility for Patients

• To have knowledge and understanding of a range of medical, surgical and orthopaedic conditions.
• To deliver delegated therapeutic assessment or treatment according to the client’s goals and complexity, with coworkers or as a lone worker.
• To regularly visit patients in their own homes and other community settings.
• To assist in moving and handling and therapeutic positioning of patients to provide assessment and intervention. This may include assisting the patient getting up and down off the floor, managing stairs and working in confined spaces.
• Under the direction of the qualified therapists, provide specific elements of a holistic treatment / rehabilitation programme to an assigned caseload of patients.
• To assist in meeting patient’s needs during therapy visits as required. This could include toileting, assisting with meeting nutritional requirements and other basic care needs.
• To identify and report any problems or concerns to the case manager and take appropriate, timely remedial action
• To foster the individual’s dignity, equality, diversity, choice and rights, to include maintaining the confidentiality of their information at all times.
• To ensure appropriate consent is gained prior to therapeutic intervention.
• To have a knowledge and understanding of the scope of practice of the job role and to ensure that you are working within your current level of competency.
• To demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use and application of specific equipment to enable the training of others (including patients and carers) to a given competency.
• To provide spontaneous and planned advice and instruction to patients, relatives and carers to promote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation and the home programme, and to enable a consistent approach to clinical care.
• To demonstrate an understanding of the effect of disability and provide education and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the patients physical, social and work environment

Policy and Service Responsibilities

• The post holder is expected to suggest changes to improve efficiency and productivity of the service/team. Contributing to discussions around changes to service provision and delivery, locally.
• To support service development and maintain audit
• To work within national and local policy guidance.
• Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse following Trust policies and procedures. Including safeguarding of adults and children.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

Your new company

A one-form entry Catholic primary school in South Coventry is seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 4 teacher to join their team full-time from January 2025. The school is known for its committed staff who strive to deliver an enriched curriculum that nurtures pupils into becoming lifelong learners. Conveniently located, the school is easily accessible from Coventry, Kenilworth, Rugby, and Solihull.

Your new role

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, marking, and assessing pupils from January 2025 to July 2025. You will fully immerse yourself in school life, participating in parents' evenings, staff meetings, and extracurricular clubs. Your goal will be to develop a curriculum that is both exciting and challenging for the students. This position is open to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and more experienced Teachers, with salary paid according to scale from the first day of the assignment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Be a confident and enthusiastic teacher with a passion for teaching Year 4 or Key Stage 2.
• Be an excellent communicator, patient, adaptable, and creative.

What you'll get in return

• Guaranteed full-time work, five days a week, until July 2025.
• Support from a single point of contact at Hays.
• Accrued holiday pay and the option to contribute to a private pension

What you need to do now


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Your new company

A Vibrant one-form entry primary school located in South Coventry is seeking a dedicated full-time PPA teacher to join their team from January 2025. This Catholic school, known for its hard-working and devoted staff, is easily accessible from Kenilworth, Rugby, and nearby villages. The school is committed to providing all pupils with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Your new role

As the PPA teacher, you will cover a range of classes from Reception through to Year 6. Your responsibilities will include covering management release time, ECT time, and course cover. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across various year groups and mark the work at the end of each day in accordance with the school's policies. This role is suited for both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and more experienced teachers.

What you'll need to succeed

• Valid QTS
• Be comfortable and flexible in teaching all year groups from Reception to Year 6.
• Adapt to last-minute changes with ease.
• Be confident in implementing a range of behaviour management strategies.
• Enjoy collaborating with a diverse group of children, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), and other staff members.

What you'll get in return

• Guaranteed full-time work, five days a week, without planning responsibilities.
• A secure position until July 2025.
• Support from a single point of contact at Hays.
• Accrued holiday pay and the option to contribute to a private pension.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company

Hays are working with a vibrant and welcoming school located in the heart of Coventry. This school is searching for a dedicated Year 2 teacher to join their team for two terms, from January to July. Please note, this position will not extend beyond this period as the current teacher will resume their duties in the new academic year.

This well-established three-form entry school is renowned for its outstanding Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and a staff culture that is both supportive and helpful. The school prides itself on an excellent ethos, embodied by its committed and dedicated staff, fostering strong relationships amongst staff, pupils, and their families.

Your new role

As a Year 2 teacher, you will undertake all teaching responsibilities akin to those of a permanent staff member. You will collaborate closely with other teachers in your Year 2 team for lesson planning. Responsibilities include attending staff meetings, participating in teacher training days, assisting in or leading end-of-year assemblies, and completing reports. You will be compensated according to your teaching scale point.

What you'll need to succeed

• Valid QTS and can referee your last teaching post
• You must be a confident and passionate teacher that loves teaching Year 2 or within Key Stage 1.
• You must be a good communicator, have good patience, be adaptable as well as creative.

What you'll get in return

• Have regular work 5 days a week
• Have guaranteed work until July 2025
• Be supported by one point of contact at Hays
• Accrue holiday pay and have the option to pay into a private pension.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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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

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

Are you an experienced Dermatology nurse with a passion for community care? Do you advocate for clinical excellence, innovation and a holistic approach? Are you looking to develop a Dermatology leader? You could be our new Clinical Nurse Specialist! This is a role for a confident Dermatology Nurse, with the skills and experience to lead community clinics across Coventry. You will be comfortable working independently in prescribing clinics and in carrying out minor operations, punch biopsies, curettage, shave and simple excisions. You will enjoy working with a diverse caseload, providing specialist advice, assessment and support to patients and their families across the community. As a growing leader, you will work closely with our Service Manager and Lead Nurse to shape and develop the community Dermatology service. You will contribute to MDT discussions to drive continuous improvement. You will role model high-quality, evidence-based care through your own nursing practice and promote these values through your compassionate leadership. Your skills and background Essential: NMC Level 1 Registered Nurse Non-Medical Independent Prescriber (V300) Specialist training in Dermatology-specific assessment and treatment Extensive clinical experience relevant to community Dermatology This role can be offered on a full time or part time basis and will include the opportunity for home working. The independent nature of the role lends itself to flexibility and will allow you to shape the way you want work. Why Vita Health Group? Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers. To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024. This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being: Supportive team and management Positive work environment Wellbeing and mental health support Trust and respect Autonomy and flexibility We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees. We are a Mindful Employer Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview. Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES). Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme. An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests. Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate. Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

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 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

Take in prescriptions, verifying the patients 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 patients 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.

Role: Trainee Health Screener Location: Coventry Salary: £22,308 rising upon completion of your diploma InHealth Intelligence are a great company to work for, they make you feel welcome from the very first day and my team are all friendly, welcoming, and eager to help me settle into my role. My role offers something different each day as each patient is unique and there is always something new to learn. Coming mainly from a warehouse background, this role is completely new to me, however the support and assistance given to me by my team has helped to make the transition seamless & pain free and I am really enjoying my time here with IHI. Thanks for your initial interest in a career in Diabetic Eye Screening, we appreciate that not many people know what the role of a screener is, but hopefully throughout your application process youll have a better understanding. So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes. Experience in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k: Screener / Grader Arbitration Grader Referral Outcome Grader OCT examiner OCT grader Slit Lamp Examiner Team Leader/Management Who are we looking for? Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patient Someone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Coventry area Although we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composed People who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problems Flexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescale Those looking for a career in a care profession in their next position Individuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help others People who take pride in the level of customer service they offer Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinics Key duties of a Screener Ensure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process Undertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients) Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are taken Safely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of view Identify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointment Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic Our application processes Were really grateful that youve read this far, hopefully you now have a better understanding of the importance of a screeners job, not to worry if you have any further questions, well be able to answer them during the application process. If this is of interest, please hit apply! It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.

Cherry Tree are delighted to have an opportunity for an Apprentice to join their team. As an Early Years Apprentice you will be trained on the job to give you a true representation of what it is like to work in a day nursery.

Responsibilities will include:

Ensure the welfare and safety of children is promoted and report safeguarding issues and concerns to the person in charge

Support the planning and delivery of purposeful play activities in line with the early years foundation stage
Work with parents, colleagues and other agencies to ensure children’s individual needs are met
Support the children to understand healthy life choices through engaging play activities
Take an active role in seeking out continuous professional development opportunities during the apprentices programme and beyond
Use communication and knowledge of child development to engage with children and support those requiring additional support
Support children who are experiencing transitions such as moving to school or birth of a sibling, using your knowledge of the children to support them
Carry out respectful care routines such as feeding, nappy changing and dental care
Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
Support children’s numeracy, literacy and language through a range of play activities and opportunities






Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Cherry Tree Nurseries will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day
You will be working towards the Level 2 Early Years Practitioner apprenticeship standard, which includes;

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Qualification
Functional skills in Maths and English if requiredThis will be delivered through Cherry Tree’s dedicated training provider, Realise.
Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020




Qualifications required
Must be committed to achieving level 2 and / or Level 3 in Childcare. No previous experience needed.

Skills required

Self-motivation
Good communication skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Time management

Prospects
Develop knowledge and skills within childcare. Opportunity to progress to Level 3.

Qualification / Standard : ST0888 Early years practitioner
Duration 15 Months

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