Job summary
Critical Care Services in UHCW NHS Trust

UHCW NHS trust is a level one Major Trauma Centre and a tertiary neurosurgical and cardiothoracic center. We offer a unique range of services, to a wide population of over one million people treating and managing complex conditions and diseases. For our nurses, it means the chance to gain diverse experience in pioneering teams.

We have 30 critical care beds on the General Critical Care Unit and 22 beds on the Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit. Our Critical Care services offer a broad experience in caring for critically ill adults in an innovative, challenging and aspirational workplace. We are committed to advancing nursing practice and our Clinical Nurse Training and Development team provide in-house training and support for Clinical and Professional development.

We have the opportunity for an experienced nurse to work within our General Critical care and Cardiothoracic Critical Care Units as a band 7 clinical leader. You will work collaboratively within the critical care teams to meet the needs of patients and play a key leadership role in service delivery with adherence to policy and procedures.

Our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit supports and cares for patients requiring cardiology intervention, elective and emergency cardiac surgery as well as patients requiring elective thoracic surgery and those with thoracic trauma.

Main duties of the job
You will also gain valuable experience leading and supporting staff in the care of patients with a wide range of needs including Trauma, Neurosurgery, complex Medical and Surgical patients such as, Haematology, GI Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Renal Medicine/Transplant surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
• Coordinate the care of critically ill patients through the critical care pathway to ensure the effective management of their patient group.
• A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Ensure optimum patient management including patient monitoring; equipment management and defined expanded clinical roles.
• Proactively support relevant treatment plans for patients requiring intervention including fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy along with the ordering of appropriate laboratory and radiology investigations.

About us
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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B7-8376964
Closing date: 03 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Able to provide information and advice to the patient on the prescribed medication, side effects and interactions.
• Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients
• Recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient.
• Education and supporting patients with care of tracheostomy.
• Education and training provision of identified staff groups, patients and carers within defined areas.
• Responsible for accurate, timely documentation of clinical plan in patients records both computerised and paper based.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available
• Identify and implement, in collaboration with the multi-professional team, appropriate areas for research and audit.
• Implement and support the introduction of new treatment methods relevant to the speciality
• Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Matron in their absence.
• Establish and maintain professional networking relationships between departments in the trust and attend external meetings to promote best practice in the trust.
• Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking 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.

For further details please see the attached job description.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Current NMC Registration; Study at level 6 (degree / diploma); Post Registration Critical Care Qualification; Teaching and assessing qualification Advanced; Evidence of current CPD
Desirable: Able to demonstrate National ICU steps 1, 2, 3 and 4 competencies; Leadership qualification or completion of a leadership programme; Extensive experience in Cardiothoracic Critical Care nursing

Experience
Essential: Professional clinical experience in Critical Care speciality at Band 6 or above in Critical Care; Highly developed clinical assessment and communication skills; Ability to work autonomously with experience of successfully resolving complex problems; Ability to successfully manage people and change; Extensive experience in managing own workload and leading a team.
Desirable: Experience in HR and Management Related Issues Resource Management; Evidence of extensive Cardiothoracic Critical Care skills; Understanding of budget management

Knowledge
Essential: A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice; A sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures; A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded into practice; A commitment to clinical supervision and staff development; Knowledge/Ability to produce reports and formulate policies; Knowledge of research/audit processes and application
Desirable: A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS; Experience in Policy/Service Development

Skills
Essential: Patient and service development focused; Highly developed communication skills; Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively; Good management of own and others time; Able to use initiative and make decisions and work autonomously managing own caseload; Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions; Proven ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations; Developed IT skills.
Desirable: Able to work at a high standard as stipulated in the General provision of Intensive Care document.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential: Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values.

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, Cliffordbridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse Critical Care Services, Tracy Harden, tracy.harden@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476966888