Senior Nurse, Erostering and Safecare

The eRostering senior nurse will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the system providing support and guidance for all aspects of eRostering across UHCW. The role will support the Lead nurse and members of the eRostering team to provide a quality service which is efficient, stays within financial constraints, provides high levels of user satisfaction and delivers core service objectives.

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.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

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

The post holder will play a key role in promoting safe staffing, workforce planning and effective use of electronic rostering systems to support high-quality patient care. Working closely with the Lead Nurse and clinical leaders and operational teams, you will provide expert advice on roster management, workforce data, staffing compliance and acuity-based workforce planning. You will support the collection and utilisation of SafeCare and SNCT data, develop workforce reports and insights, and drive service improvement through evidence-based decision making. The role includes delivering training and support to system users, promoting best practice, managing stakeholder relationships and contributing to workforce transformation initiatives.

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

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time,

Compressed hours

Reference number

218-NM-B7-8344001

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training for the eRostering system to ensure all staff appropriately use the system to assist the Trust in meeting its financial targets.
• Support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the delivery of all key targets and performance indicators as required.
• Promotes best practice in roster production through effective use of the eRostering system.
• To support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the development of measures for monitoring activity for wards, departments, Groups and help set targets where necessary.
• Liaise with the Software Provider as required and provides real time updates to service users.
• Support the role out of the system to other staff groups across the Trust
• Support the groups to audit the acuity and dependency in safe care in a standardised way.
• Act as the point of contact for the eRoster System Administrators
• Work with the Lead Nurse to ensure that the system BCP is current and reflects all system changes. Participate in the activation of the plan as appropriate.
• To ensure that robust processes are in place for the management of staff data on the staff rostering system. Identifying, reporting and mitigating risks and issues.

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

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training for the eRostering system to ensure all staff appropriately use the system to assist the Trust in meeting its financial targets.
• Support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the delivery of all key targets and performance indicators as required.
• Promotes best practice in roster production through effective use of the eRostering system.
• To support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the development of measures for monitoring activity for wards, departments, Groups and help set targets where necessary.
• Liaise with the Software Provider as required and provides real time updates to service users.
• Support the role out of the system to other staff groups across the Trust
• Support the groups to audit the acuity and dependency in safe care in a standardised way.
• Act as the point of contact for the eRoster System Administrators
• Work with the Lead Nurse to ensure that the system BCP is current and reflects all system changes. Participate in the activation of the plan as appropriate.
• To ensure that robust processes are in place for the management of staff data on the staff rostering system. Identifying, reporting and mitigating risks and issues.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEvidence of Electronic rostering training oRecent clinical experience oEducated to degree standard in relevant subject or equivalent experience oCurrent professional registration oDemonstrable CPD

Desirable

• oAdditional system training undertaken

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of analysing and presenting workforce information including drawing conclusions and making recommendations oExperienced in coordinating own workload and that of others oExperience of generating reports utilising different software formats oRobust understanding and utilisation of of eRostering system oEvidence of training/supporting staff to utilise system

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment oKnowledge of payroll and ability to assist with queries oNHS experience

Skills

Essential

• oAble to receive, analyse and present complex information oDemonstrate negotiation and influencing skills oTeam player who can initiate delegate, manage and complete projects and achieve targets oAssertiveness skills and ability to deal with conflict oDemonstrate self-awareness and personal accountability oDemonstrate organisational skills to plan of own workload oThorough knowledge of workforce systems and acute NHS clinical processes and procedures oDemonstrate Systems administration and IT skills and ability

Desirable

• oDemonstrate an Analytical approach to work oDemonstrate leadership in the management of change oDemonstrate team working and ability to work within a team

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEvidence of Electronic rostering training oRecent clinical experience oEducated to degree standard in relevant subject or equivalent experience oCurrent professional registration oDemonstrable CPD

Desirable

• oAdditional system training undertaken

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of analysing and presenting workforce information including drawing conclusions and making recommendations oExperienced in coordinating own workload and that of others oExperience of generating reports utilising different software formats oRobust understanding and utilisation of of eRostering system oEvidence of training/supporting staff to utilise system

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment oKnowledge of payroll and ability to assist with queries oNHS experience

Skills

Essential

• oAble to receive, analyse and present complex information oDemonstrate negotiation and influencing skills oTeam player who can initiate delegate, manage and complete projects and achieve targets oAssertiveness skills and ability to deal with conflict oDemonstrate self-awareness and personal accountability oDemonstrate organisational skills to plan of own workload oThorough knowledge of workforce systems and acute NHS clinical processes and procedures oDemonstrate Systems administration and IT skills and ability

Desirable

• oDemonstrate an Analytical approach to work oDemonstrate leadership in the management of change oDemonstrate team working and ability to work within a team

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants 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).

Additional information

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).

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

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training for the eRostering system to ensure all staff appropriately use the system to assist the Trust in meeting its financial targets.
• Support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the delivery of all key targets and performance indicators as required.
• Promotes best practice in roster production through effective use of the eRostering system.
• To support the rostering and safer staffing lead in the development of measures for monitoring activity for wards, departments, Groups and help set targets where necessary.
• Liaise with the Software Provider as required and provides real time updates to service users.
• Support the role out of the system to other staff groups across the Trust
• Support the groups to audit the acuity and dependency in safe care in a standardised way.
• Act as the point of contact for the eRoster System Administrators
• Work with the Lead Nurse to ensure that the system BCP is current and reflects all system changes. Participate in the activation of the plan as appropriate.
• To ensure that robust processes are in place for the management of staff data on the staff rostering system. Identifying, reporting and mitigating risks and issues.

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

Qualifications

Essential

• oEvidence of Electronic rostering training oRecent clinical experience oEducated to degree standard in relevant subject or equivalent experience oCurrent professional registration oDemonstrable CPD

Desirable

• oAdditional system training undertaken

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of analysing and presenting workforce information including drawing conclusions and making recommendations oExperienced in coordinating own workload and that of others oExperience of generating reports utilising different software formats oRobust understanding and utilisation of of eRostering system oEvidence of training/supporting staff to utilise system

Desirable

• oKnowledge of NHS terms and conditions of employment oKnowledge of payroll and ability to assist with queries oNHS experience

Skills

Essential

• oAble to receive, analyse and present complex information oDemonstrate negotiation and influencing skills oTeam player who can initiate delegate, manage and complete projects and achieve targets oAssertiveness skills and ability to deal with conflict oDemonstrate self-awareness and personal accountability oDemonstrate organisational skills to plan of own workload oThorough knowledge of workforce systems and acute NHS clinical processes and procedures oDemonstrate Systems administration and IT skills and ability

Desirable

• oDemonstrate an Analytical approach to work oDemonstrate leadership in the management of change oDemonstrate team working and ability to work within a team

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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