University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Wound Care Sister

The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
Join Our Specialist Wound Healing Service Would you like to be part of a dedicated team focused on improving care and treatment outcomes for patients with complex wound needs, while continuing to develop your specialist skills in wound care?

We currently have exciting opportunities within our Wound Healing Service, a specialist team supporting patients with Hard to Heal wounds. We work collaboratively with patients to set realistic goals based on their individual healing potential.

What We Offer:

• Delivery of advanced wound healing treatments in patients' homes, residential/nursing homes, and clinic settings.
• A varied role working alongside Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, and Nursing Homes, sharing wound care expertise across the community.
• A supportive, evidence-based environment focused on clinical excellence and patient-centred care.

Role Overview: Provide advanced wound healing interventions in a range of settings.
Actively contribute to the Wound Healing Service as an engaged team member.
Deliver effective, evidence-based wound care and advice to patients attending the service.

Working pattern: 33hours
Week 1: 4 7.5-hour shifts = 30 hours
Week 2: 4 7.5-hour shifts plus 1 6-hour shift = 36 hours

Key Dates: Interview Date: 08 December 2026
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
Wound Healing Service Provide clinical day-to-day management of the Wound Healing Service, including assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to all patients under the Wound Healing Service.
Offer ongoing supervision, support, and professional development to staff within the service.
Collaborate with other services, organisations, and agencies involved in wound management to ensure integrated care.
Report patient outcomes and service updates to the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wound Care.
Work within multidisciplinary and integrated teams to promote best practices in tissue viability.
Actively encourage patient involvement in their wound care journey and support the Clinical Nurse Specialist in ensuring the service remains responsive to patient needs.
Use all forms of electronic communication effectively to support service delivery and documentation
Access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role. (Please note: international driving licence is not accepted.)

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.
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: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8421297
Job locations: Willenhall Primary Care Centre, 1 Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As a Wound Care Sister within the Wound Healing Service, you will:

• Deliver advanced wound healing interventions across clinic, community, and residential settings, tailored to patient needs.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management of the service, including holistic assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ensure the highest standards of care are maintained for all patients under the service.
• Provide ongoing supervision, support, and development for staff within the team.
• Liaise with other services, organisations, and agencies involved in wound management to ensure integrated care.
• Communicate patient outcomes and service updates to the Clinical Nurse Specialist Wound Care.
• Promote tissue viability awareness within multidisciplinary teams and encourage patient involvement in their care.
• Make direct referrals to vascular surgeons, supported by the Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Make independent clinical decisions and initiate treatments for complex wounds, including Topical Negative Pressure Therapy and Maggot Therapy.
• Facilitate comprehensive, documented assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Apply a range of wound dressings and compression bandages with skill and precision.
• Use electronic systems effectively for documentation, communication, and data reporting.
• Support learners and visitors to the clinic and act as nurse-in-charge in the absence of the Wound Care Sister.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, and evaluation of new wound care products.
• Maintain awareness of current best practices and innovations in wound care.

Physical & Emotional Demands
Requires highly developed physical skills for dressing application, manual handling, and working in confined spaces.
Must manage emotional situations, such as end-of-life wound care or non-healing wounds.
Daily use of VDUs and electronic systems for patient records and communication

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:

• First Level Nurse
• Relevant qualification / training / experience in Tissue Viability/Wound Care
• Full valid UK driving license
• Study at level 6 (degree/ diploma)

Experience
Essential:

• Experience in the management of wounds
• Experience in teaching professionals in groups or on a one to one basis
• Ability to work autonomously through knowledge and understanding of research

Desirable:

• Experience of community nursing

Knowledge
Essential:

• Understanding of local national initiatives within the Tissue Viability
• Comprehensive knowledge of wound management

Skills
Essential:

• Communication skills including communication with a range of professionals
• To be prolific in the use of outlook, Microsoft office

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 (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: Willenhall Primary Care Centre, 1 Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Manager, South East INT, Charlotte Secret, charlotte.secret@uhcw.nhs.uk