Community Night Sister / Charge Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV1 2TX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0008 |
Summary
To provide direct assessment and advice for patients with cancer or an advanced terminal illness and their families, who require specialist palliative care. Triage and accept referrals direct from other disciplines, patients and carers and refer to other agencies where appropriate. Responsible for the coordination and provision of unplanned care to patients and their careers as part of a 24-hour nursing service. To act as a specialist resource for community and primary care colleagues in the management of patients with specialist palliative care needs and urgent generalised nursing needs. Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and protocols within the Trust related to palliative and generalised care. Actively manage unscheduled visits to patients in a 2-hour rapid response timely manner. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments associated with the care of patients to ensure nurses and carers safety. To safely refer patients on to the relevant health care provider as and when appropriate. To manage the palliative care phone out of hours. To escalate any concerns or support needed to the appropriate MDT member. To competently perform a range of clinical skills related to the post. Ability to work without direct supervision and to solve problems. Work on a rota basis to meet the service requirements. Act as a role model for other staff and students demonstrating high standards of practice and professional conduct. Maintain a professional image. To undertake continuous evidence-based learning required for the position. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.