Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum/ pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/09/2025 23:59Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the

John Radcliffe Hospital ,

Churchill Hospital

and

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

in Headington and the

Horton General Hospital

in Banbury.Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-valuesJob overview

Band 6 Emergency DepartmentThe Emergency Department at The John Radcliffe Hospital currently has vacancies for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse.We are a friendly team of skilled practitioners, who take pride in the quality of the care we provide in a fast-paced and demanding environment. We know the values of providing excellent care to the most vulnerable patients, at times of high stress for them and their families.Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit nurses who are highly skilled and motivated, who are proactive and are keen to continue developing their career in Emergency Medicine.You will need to be an enthusiastic individual with good communication and leadership skills alongside a passion for delivering compassionate high quality care as part of a large multi-disciplinary team.Previous experience working in an Emergency Department is essential.Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.ukThe Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this

Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel .Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit.Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamworkShows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.Able to proactively support colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours.Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) or National certification in area of Practice.Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation.Minimum of 3 years acute care registered nurse experience.Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery, (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification.UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to postPost-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.Clinical Practice

Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of roleDemonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient’s notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff.Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patientsCompetent to administer intravenous medicinesCompetent in central venous access managementLeadership and Management

Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinatorActs as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practiceAble to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery.Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.Previous experience in the relevant specialtyPrevious substantive management experience of specific clinical areaQuality

Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence nursing practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education and research.Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developmentsAble to lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.Previous evidence of leadership within practice and the multidisciplinary team.Recognition as having abilities for innovation within their sphere of practice.Other

Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice areaCOVID-19:

The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.Vacancy Closures:

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.Probation Period:

This post is subject to a

6 month

probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.Referencing:

When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.Next Steps:

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

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