Closing date
The closing date is 16 August 2026

Job summary
We are currently expanding our service and team, and we are looking to recruit a highly motivated team leader to work as a Clinical Sister/Charge Nurse within the Catheter Suite. The Catheter Suite is a busy department with four cath labs, who provide care to patients undergoing a variety of Cardiac procedures and Neurointervention procedures.

These include emergency procedures such as Stroke Thrombectomy and Primary PCI, and therefore the post holder will be required to undertake in the on-call rota. In addition to emergency procedures we also offer Pacing/Device service, Structural Heart Valve service, Coronary Intervention, EP service and Neurointervention service.

Our team take great pride in working with our MDT colleagues to provide high quality compassionate care to patients within our service.

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are required to undertake the OSCE training programme. Applicants who do not have current valid UK NMC registration will not be considered for this post.

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.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
A skilled practitioner and clinical leader who provides world class care to our patients. Ensuring health and safety , IRMER and Radiation protection safety guidelines are adhered to. Acting as a role model within the department the post holder will provide support, mentorship and training to their team. Whilst also ensuring that UHCWi methodology is used to constantly strive to improve the services we provide. The post holder will be able to coordinate the labs on a day to day basis, and will be required to undertake additional training to become competent in nurse-led services.

About us
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 (Apply through our website)

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.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8199396
Job locations:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain effective and supportive communications with evidence of well-developed communication skills, able to effectively communicate information regarding clinical decisions, policies and care pathways to patients, carers, nursing staff and the multi-professional team.
• Act as a skilled practitioner and clinical leader providing support to the senior nursing team. Able to coordinate a shift effectively, supporting and acting as a role model to nursing staff to develop leadership skills.
• Ability to scrub as second operator during specific diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Responsible for organisation, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for patients undergoing interventional procedure in the Cath lab.
• Participate in the Cath Lab on-call rota for Primary PCI and stroke thrombectomy.
• Liaise with nursing staff in other departments relating to co-ordination of patient care within the Catheter Suite.
• Ensure that careful, accurate and concise nursing records are maintained.
• Responsibility to ensure IRMER compliance, adhering to radiation protection for patients and staff.
• Ensure that sufficient specified equipment levels are maintained within the department. Responsible for ensuring that regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment is carried out, faults reported, and defective equipment removed from use.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current Professional Registration
• First level degree in Nursing
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Immediate life support or Advanced life support
• Appropriate post registration course in specialist area
• IV Drug administration
• Cannulation/Venepuncture competence
• Study at level 6 (degree/diploma)

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing qualification.
• Health Assessment course
• Delegated consent trained.
• Leadership course

Experience
Essential

• Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty
• Ability to successfully manage people and change

Desirable

• Experience in HR and Management Related Issues
• Experience in audit and research Resource Management

Knowledge
Essential

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice within appropriate speciality
• A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures
• A good understanding regarding national and local standards relating to the speciaility
• Awareness and ability of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Desirable

• A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.
• Experience in Policy/Service Development

Skills
Essential

• IT skills
• Patient focused.
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good management of own and others time
• Able to use initiative and make decisions.
• Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.
• Leadership skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address:
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Service Manager
Sarah Abbott
sarah.abbott@uhcw.nhs.uk
02476967263